CAMILO ZAPATA

Arnoldo Ramón Zapata better known as Camilo Zuniga Zapata ( Managua , Nicaragua , September 25 of 1917 - Managua , June 23 of 2009 ) was a composer and songwriter Nicaraguan considered the creator of the unique Son , musical rhythm own characteristic of Nicaragua , being one of the most important musicians and composers of popular Nicaraguan vernacular music.

BIOGRAPHYCamilo Zapata was born in the city of Managua on 25 September 1917, Mother jinotepina and father chinandegano .It began in the artistic life at the age of fifteen (1932) singing solo at the station " Rubén Darío "of the capital, while his companions Francisco Fiallos, Juan Ramon Bermudez and David Loáisiga, debuted at the station" ynop ". At that time were fashionable rides to the coast of Lake Managua . Many people gathered in Miralagos sector, which was used by Camilo and other young people to play the guitar , sing and make themselves known.After graduating from Bachelor of Science and Arts in School "Baptist", studied topography correspondence.After the earthquake of December 23 of 1972 that destroyed the capital, settled in the city of Chinandega .

CREATING THE UNIQUE SON

Their brilliant appearance in the musical world of Nicaragua must place it in its historical moment, when committed in the pursuit and affirmation of national identity Nicaraguan negative cultural consequences after he left the U.S. occupation (1927-1933) in his country. It is therefore not arbitrary relate publication 1934 Nicaraguan Poems of Pablo Antonio Cuadra , with "Caballito Chontaleño" Camilo Zapata, song written in the same year, in six-eight time, constituting the birth of the Son nica .This name has been identified that pace popular and typical Nicaraguan essentially started by Zapata, as said by the same:"I have seen with our own eyes ..."After premieres "The Nandaimeño", "The Solar Monimbó" and "The Colorado Cattle", to name three of his pieces consecratory, running at a pace that suggested naming José Francisco Borgen scratching and rightly, wrongly, he spread as "folk song". The same Borgen described Zapata while participating in live programs of Radio "The Voice of Central America""Small, thin, dark, carefree."His humility is attracted sympathy, but rather that his humility, the wearing the microphone tunes fresh from our fields "and also of our towns and citadels, as revealed in his songs" Nindirí "," Ticuantepe "and" Colonial Callecita ".

SURVEYOR AND MUSICIAN

Camilo Zapata had graduated Mexico Surveyor Engineer specializing in Systems Irrigation and Soil Conservation, profession led him to know, hand over hand, much of the national territory and to create in the words of poet Pablo Antonio Cuadra:"... The dance we are in, in the musical subconscious of the people. Camilo was the first who gave continuity and cultured valued at more popular rhythm characteristic of Nicaraguans. Festive, rich in nuances and local color, the pioneering composer Camilo Zapata to create the unique Son touched the most sensitive chords of the soul of our people. "For the researcher Carlos Mantica,"Introduced our folk-inspired rhythms to classrooms, dressing the marimba guitar. '"

MUSIC APPRECIATIONIntegra along with Erwin Krüger and Tino Lopez Guerra Golden Trio (trilogy) of typical music or popular vernacular of Nicaragua. Also, was the first Nicaraguan acetate disk recording are unique to the "Caballito Chontales" and "Solar Monimbó" pressed by RCA in Mexico, when the discs were of 78 revolutions per minute (rpm) and the first international. His compositions were performed by the Brothers Silva (Chile), diamonds (Peruvian), quipus (Ecuador) and others.However, its production was not limited to the tendency vernacular. His "Cry of Paletero" that the public favored in the 40s, there was a Nicaraguan air, but was touched cubanismo .Moreover, authored melodies of all kinds: waltzes , tangos , hallways , boleros , cries and carols . In the latter genre had repercussion his "Christmas Bells".

TRIBUTESOn April 16 of 1994 , the House of the Artist pays homage to the famous composer. Several blocks were closed for Rhythmic Gymnastics National Institute " Miguel Ramirez Goyena "of Managua and at least five thousand people could say goodbye to the great composer pinolero that leaves his beloved Nicaragua, to reside in the United States of America.Camilo, visibly moved, said:"I deeply appreciate the gesture of national artists and encouraged them to keep alive the spirit of collaboration to this heritage, and to the benefit of future generations ... they must set aside differences and selfishness and seek the common good united by art for the benefit of all. "Don Carlos Garzon (RIP)-renowned goldsmith-imposed Gold Distinction, followed by the delivery of a Scroll of Honor by the National Brewing Company licensed hands of Guillermo Mejia. Then the vice president of the National Artists' House, licensed Hosman Balmaceda, also gave a recognition on behalf of the artist's home.One hundred artists waited patiently to pay tribute to the great composer, the great Isaac Jorge Carballo , Otto de la Rocha and Mario Montenegro , actress Eveling Martinez and Trio "Los Andes", among others. Also participating poets, fonomímicos, guitarists, ENIGRAC representatives of the Commission of the

National Assembly Culture, choreographer Bayardo Ortiz and honorary members of the House of National Artist.In this tribute Camilo Zapata opened the mural is located at the entrance of the National Artists' House, next to Don Gilberto Guzman, work done by cartoonist and painter Luis Cuadra, better known in the artistic as ARCHI NICA.On August 29 of 1998 , the Nicaraguan Folkloric Ballet , gave a tribute to The Mayor Clarinero with the staging of the song "Minga Rosa Pineda", this topic was selected as one of the best known of Camilo Zapata said the group's director, Ronald Abud Vivas .Camilo Zapata lived surrounded by trophies, diplomas and decorations, and foreign governments of Nicaragua, paid him in recognition of his artistic work.

SONGS

Caballito ChontaleñoFace the Sun (recorded by the acclaimed Waltz Julio Jaramillo )The Solar MonimbóThe NandaimeñoThe slapFlower of My HillLa Juana IgnaciaMinga Rosa Pineda