Ángel Parra Jr.
Ángel Parra | |
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Parra performing live in 2010. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ángel Cereceda Orrego |
| Born | 22 May 1966 Santiago, Chile |
| Occupation(s) | guitarist, producer |
| Instrument(s) | electric guitar, folk guitar |
Ángel Cereceda Orrego, also known as Ángel Parra Orrego or just Ángel Parra Jr. (May 22, 1966), is a Chilean musician and producer. A prominent guitarist, member of the rock band Los Tres for 25 years, and leader of his jazz group Ángel Parra Trío active since 1989. He is recognized as one of the best Chilean guitarists because he fluently handles languages such as jazz, rock, and folklore. He is the son of Chilean singer-songwriter Ángel Parra and Marta Orrego Matte, and grandson of Violeta Parra, being a member of the Parra family, one of the most prolific musical clans in Chile.