Manuelcha Prado

Manuelcha Prado
Background information
Also known asThe Saqra of the Guitar
Born
Manuel Prado Alarcón

(1955-06-10) 10 June 1955
Puquio, Ayacucho, Peru
GenresFolk, andean music
OccupationsGuitarist, troubadour, composer, musician, singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1972–present
LabelTrilucero Producciones
Websitewww.manuelcha.com

Manuelcha Prado (born 10 June 1955) is a guitarist, singer, composer, compiler and troubadour of Andean music. He is also known by many people as "The Saqra of the Guitar".[1]

Albums

  • 1981: Guitarra Indígena
  • 1985: Testimonio Ayacuchano
  • 1987: Guitarra y Canto del Ande
  • 1992: Sixtucha&Manuelcha Prado
  • 1994: 25 Aniversario
  • 2000: Saqra
  • 2003: El Solterito
  • 2003: Poesía Quechua
  • 2007: Madre Andina
  • 2012: Vidallay Vida

References

  1. ^ Tucker, Joshua (19 April 2013). Gentleman Troubadours and Andean Pop Stars. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. pp. 42–44. ISBN 9780226923970.