03 El Cuchi Leguizamon

Musician, pianist, composer, author and lawyer, el “Cuchi” was born
in Salta on Sep 29, 1917. He made an important contribution to
folklore music with zambas, chacareras & other compositions of
novel melodies. He was a brilliant pianist but above all, a strict
and self-learned composer of solid formation who recreated the
musical styles of regional folklore. He collaborated with lyrics of
Manuel Castilla, with Works such as "Balderrama", "La Pomeña" ,
"Zamba del Pañuelo" etc, and lyrics of Jaime Davalos He conducted
the Dúo Salteño (Patricio Jiménez & Chacho Echenique). He is
one of the best representatives of folklore composers. El "Cuchi"
Leguizamón died in Salta on Sep 27, 2000.