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Eduardo Falú
composer · singer · guitarist · actor · musician
- July 7, 1923 · El Galpón
- August 9, 2013 · Córdoba
- 90 years
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|Eduardo Falú (July 7, 1923 – August 9, 2013) was an Argentine folk music guitarist and composer.
Life and work
Eduardo Falú was born in El Galpón, a village near San José de Metán in the province of Salta, in 1923. His parents, Fada and Juan Falú, were Syrian immigrants. Raised in rural surroundings, he was strongly influenced by the folk traditions of Salta (which remain, in Falú's words, "something lively, dynamic and evolutionary").
Falú was given his first guitar as a gift during childhood, and he began to perform traditional folk tunes of the Argentine Northwest as a troubadour. He formed a duo with César Perdiguero, and became well known in the region during the 1940s. Largely self-taught, Falú deepened his knowledge of the guitar through the study of the 19th century masters and was trained in harmony and theory by the prominent Argentine composer Carlos Guastavino.
His increasing renown brought him to Buenos Aires in 1945, and he recorded his first album there in 1950. Among the volume of collaborations with many of the leading Argentine poets, perhaps the best-known are his compositions for lyrics written by Jaime Dávalos, among which some of the most popular are Zamba de la Candelaria, Trago de sombra, and Canción del jangadero. Falú wrote music for a number of Argentine historical epics, as well, including Romance de la Muerte de Juan Lavalle (written by Ernesto Sábato) and José Hernández (by Jorge Luis Borges).
He performed overseas for the first time in Paris, in 1959. This was followed by performances in Rome, Los Angeles, Madrid, and numerous other cultural capitals. He was particularly popular in Japan, where from 1963 to 1973, he gave over 200 performances; in subsequent years, he also performed regularly in duos with his nephew, Juan Falú.
Arguably the creator of Argentina's modern folk song movement, Falú has set over 150 poems to music. These have included Borges' and Dávalos', as well as those by León Benarós, Manuel J. Castilla, and Alberico Mansilla. Known for his Chamamé, Chacarera and Zamba compositions, Falú more recently composed two suites, Primera Suite Argentina (1996) and Segunda Suite Argentina (1999).
The Government of Peru bestowed on him a Distinguished Service Award, and Falú's work earned him important recognition by his Argentine colleagues in 1985, when he received the highest honor in the Argentine cultural realm, the Konex Award, as well as a Grand Prize by the Argentine Society of Music Composers (SADAIC).
Falú's last album as a performer, published in 2009, was a tribute to classical Spanish guitarist Andrés Segovia. He died on August 9, 2013, at his home in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina; he was 90.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.What were the names of Eduardo Falú's parents?
- A.Maria and Jorge Falú
- B.Elena and Carlos Falú
- C.Fada and Juan Falúcorrect
- D.Sofia and Pedro Falú
The biography explicitly identifies Eduardo Falú's parents as Syrian immigrants named Fada and Juan Falú.
Source: Life and work section
2.Who provided Eduardo Falú with training in harmony and theory?
- A.Jaime Dávalos
- B.Carlos Guastavinocorrect
- C.Ernesto Sábato
- D.Andrés Segovia
Eduardo Falú was trained in harmony and theory by the prominent Argentine composer Carlos Guastavino.
Source: Life and work section
3.In what year did Eduardo Falú record his first album?
- A.1945
- B.1963
- C.1950correct
- D.1959
Eduardo Falú moved to Buenos Aires in 1945 and subsequently recorded his first album in 1950.
Source: Life and work section
4.Which lyricist collaborated with Eduardo Falú on the composition 'Zamba de la Candelaria'?
- A.Jaime Dávaloscorrect
- B.León Benarós
- C.Manuel J. Castilla
- D.Jorge Luis Borges
Eduardo Falú's popular compositions, including Zamba de la Candelaria, were created using lyrics written by Jaime Dávalos.
Source: Life and work section
5.Eduardo Falú composed music for a historical epic written by which famous author?
- A.Jorge Luis Borgescorrect
- B.Alberico Mansilla
- C.César Perdiguero
- D.Andrés Segovia
Eduardo Falú wrote music for the historical epic José Hernández, which was written by Jorge Luis Borges.
Source: Life and work section
6.Where did Eduardo Falú perform overseas for the first time?
- A.Madrid
- B.Rome
- C.Tokyo
- D.Pariscorrect
Eduardo Falú performed overseas for the first time in Paris in 1959.
Source: Life and work section
7.During which years was Eduardo Falú particularly popular in Japan?
- A.1963-1973correct
- B.1950-1960
- C.1970-1980
- D.1985-1995
Eduardo Falú was notably popular in Japan, where he gave over 200 performances between 1963 and 1973.
Source: Life and work section
8.In his later years, with whom did Eduardo Falú perform regularly?
- A.His son, Pedro Falú
- B.Jaime Dávalos
- C.Carlos Guastavino
- D.His nephew, Juan Falúcorrect
In his later years, Eduardo Falú performed regularly in duos with his nephew, Juan Falú.
Source: Life and work section
9.Approximately how many poems has Eduardo Falú set to music?
- A.Over 100
- B.Over 50
- C.Over 200
- D.Over 150correct
Eduardo Falú is credited with setting over 150 poems to music throughout his career.
Source: Life and work section
10.Which of these works was composed by Eduardo Falú in 1999?
- A.Segunda Suite Argentinacorrect
- B.Primera Suite Argentina
- C.Zamba de la Candelaria
- D.Canción del jangadero
Eduardo Falú composed the Segunda Suite Argentina in 1999, following his 1996 work, Primera Suite Argentina.
Source: Life and work section
11.Which organization awarded Eduardo Falú a Grand Prize in 1985?
- A.The Paris Conservatory
- B.The Government of Peru
- C.The Argentine Society of Music Composers (SADAIC)correct
- D.The Konex Foundation
In 1985, Eduardo Falú received a Grand Prize from the Argentine Society of Music Composers (SADAIC).
Source: Life and work section
12.The Konex Award was received by Eduardo Falú in what year?
- A.1950
- B.1973
- C.1985correct
- D.1999
Eduardo Falú received the Konex Award, the highest honor in the Argentine cultural realm, in 1985.
Source: Life and work section
13.Eduardo Falú's final album as a performer was a tribute to which musician?
- A.Carlos Guastavino
- B.Ernesto Sábato
- C.Juan Falú
- D.Andrés Segoviacorrect
Published in 2009, Eduardo Falú's last album as a performer was a tribute to classical Spanish guitarist Andrés Segovia.
Source: Life and work section
14.At what age did Eduardo Falú die?
- A.85
- B.88
- C.92
- D.90correct
Eduardo Falú died on August 9, 2013, at his home in Buenos Aires at the age of 90.
Source: Life and work section
15.What was the date of Eduardo Falú's death?
- A.January 1, 2014
- B.August 9, 2013correct
- C.July 7, 2013
- D.December 25, 2013
Eduardo Falú, born on July 7, 1923, passed away on August 9, 2013.
Source: Life and work section
16.In which province was Eduardo Falú born?
- A.Buenos Aires
- B.Mendoza
- C.Saltacorrect
- D.Córdoba
Eduardo Falú was born in the village of El Galpón, located in the province of Salta, in 1923.
Source: Life and work section
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