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Gala to honor Paraguayan music icon Luis Alberto del Paraná's centenary
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Gala to honor Paraguayan music icon Luis Alberto del Paraná's centenary

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A commemorative gala will be held at the Municipal Theater Ignacio A. Pane on June 15 to honor the centenary of Paraguayan musician Luis Alberto del Paraná.
  • The event, titled “Paraná: Ambassador of the World, Soul of Paraguay,” will feature the National Police Symphony Orchestra and guest artists.
  • Luis Alberto del Paraná, born Luis Osmer Meza in 1926, was instrumental in the international diffusion of Paraguayan music through his ensemble Los Paraguayos.

Paraguay is set to celebrate the centenary of one of its most internationally recognized musicians, Luis Alberto del Paraná, with a special gala. The event will take place on Monday, June 15, at the Ignacio A. Pane Municipal Theater in Asunción.

The gala, themed “Paraná: Ambassador of the World, Soul of Paraguay,” aims to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the artist's birth. It will feature a performance by the National Police Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Óscar Barreto, alongside several invited artists. This tribute honors Paraná's significant contributions to Paraguayan music on the global stage.

Born Luis Osmer Meza on June 21, 1926, Luis Alberto del Paraná gained international fame as a key figure in promoting Paraguayan music. Leading the ensemble Los Paraguayos, he introduced genres such as polca and guarania, alongside popular Latin American songs, to audiences across America, Europe, and Asia. His work significantly boosted the international profile of Paraguayan culture.

The celebration is part of a broader initiative marking the 100th anniversary of his birth. The gala will include solo performances by Ángel “Pato” García, Cristina Bitiusca, Claudio Montiel, Teresita Vellozo, Oscar Pérez, Pablo Ríos, and Rossana Barreto. The event is free and open to the public, underscoring Paraná's enduring legacy as a cultural ambassador for Paraguay.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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