Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio is a Bolivian singer-songwriter, former Bolivian ambassador to France, advocate for nature, the importance of women, and indigenous culture.[1][2][3]
Career
[change | change source]Carpio began recording songs in Quechua.[2] She then moved to Paris in 1980 to spread awareness of her culture.[2] Her music is inspired by nature and protecting her indigenous culture.[4][3]Carpio has collaborated with artists such as Gilberto Gil and Lila Downs.[1] Her album Yuyay Jap’ina Tapes was named Top 15 Latin Albums of 2015 by Rolling Stone.[1] Carpio was invited to sing at Michelle Bachelet’s presidential inauguration in 2006. [1] She was also appointed Bolivia’s ambassador to France in 2006-2010.[1][2] She now speaks about the importance of young people connecting with their culture and with Mother Earth.[1] [4][2]
References
[change | change source]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Zubieta, Sebastián (2016-10-05). "How Luzmila Carpio Became Quechua's Global Music Ambassador". Americas Quarterly. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Villegas, Richard (2023-10-02). "Three Latin American Music Legends Protecting the Past To Secure the Future". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- 1 2 Sanders, Douglas (2023-11-01). "Luzmila Carpio, Global Ambassador of Indigenous Wisdom | World Music Central". Archived from the original on 2025-07-06. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- 1 2 "Luzmila Carpio: Part of FLAWA | Barbican". www.barbican.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-12.