Biography:

Matilde Isabel Fuentes Pino , better known as Chabelita Fuentes ( Ñuñoa , March 14, 1931- San Vicente de Tagua Tagua , November 14, 2023), 1 was a Chilean singer and folklorist .

Artistic career

In 1931 she was the founder of the duo Las Morenitas , she was classified as a living heritage and a fundamental exponent of Chilean tunes and folklore. Her last public appearance occurred in January 2023, as a guest at the Mon Laferte show at the Festival del Huaso de Olmué .

Awards and honors

• In 2022, the Chilean Senatedeclared March 14 as “National Day of the Chilean Singer” in her honor.
• In 2022 he received the President of the Republic National Music Awardin the category of Folklore Music, presented by President Gabriel Boric .

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