Lucha Reyes (Peruvian singer)

Lucha Reyes
Lucha Reyes in 1972
Born
Lucila Justina Sarcines Reyes

(1936-07-19)July 19, 1936
Rímac, Lima, Peru
DiedOctober 31, 1973(1973-10-31) (aged 37)
Lima, Peru
Burial placeEl Ángel Cemetery
Other names
  • La Morena de Oro del Perú (The Golden Dark-Skinned Woman of Peru)
  • La Reina de la Popularidad (The Queen of Popularity)
Occupations
  • Musician
  • Singer-songwriter
Musical career
OriginLima
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active1958–1973
LabelsRCA Records

Lucila Justina 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]


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