Lucha Reyes | |
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![]() Photo of Reyes on the 13th anniversary of Panamericana Televisión published by El Comercio | |
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Birth name | Lucila Justina Sarcines Reyes |
Also known as | La Morena de Oro del Perú La Reina de la Popularidad |
Born | Rímac, Lima, Peru | July 19, 1936
Origin | Lima |
Died | October 31, 1973 Lima, Peru | (aged 37)
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1958–1973 |
Labels | RCA Records |
Lucila J. Sarsines Reyes (July 19, 1936 – October 31, 1973), was a Peruvian performer and one of the most respected singers of her country, one of Peru's most famous African-Peruvian personalities as well as a symbol of Peruvian nationalism both in Peru and to expatriates. She was also known by the pseudonyms "La Morena de Oro del Perú", given to her by Augusto Ferrando, and "La Reina de la Popularidad".[1] She is well known for her voice and her music has gone through history as some of the best in the history of Peruvian music.[2]