He traveled all around Argentina collecting popular songs, saying, and poetry to incorporate in his own music. He wanted to collect and sing the forgotten arts (cantar artes olvidadas) by living a humble life and expierencing life as paisanos (poor people from the countryside) lived. He did this for over 30 years. In 1926 he wrote his first song titled Caminito del Indio. His style included using poetic forms and rhythms of rural Argentina and a distinctive guitar style.
In 1931, he took part in Kennedy brothers uprising against the de facto government of Jose Felix Uriburu. After the uprising failed, he was forced to seek refuge in another country. He returned to Argentina in 1934 .He was forced into excile three times during his lifetime; in 1932, 1949, and again in 1967. His songs were seen as "protest songs" by the goverment. They showed a committed perspective to the life and experiences of ordinary people.
He traveled to Europe in 1950 captivated Edith Piaf, who was a french singer and cultural icon. She encouraged his concerts in Paris. He moved to Paris in 1967 largely due to his problems with the Argentine military dictatorship. He is much admired in France; some of his songs and poems became part of the curriculum in primary schools. He is considered one of the fundemental folklorists and guitarists of the century in Latin America. He inspired a whole generation to follow in this foot steps. He died in France in 1992.
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Sources:
. "Yupanqui, Atahualpa." Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. 11 Mar. 2012 <http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/subscriber/article/grove/music/49864>.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atahualpa_Yupanqui
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