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Chavela

Chavela Amalur Films y Lola Teatro

Instituto Cervantes in Amman proudly presents Chavela a vibrant celebration of life and music, inspired by the legacy of the Mexican singer Chavela Vargas. This unique tribute brings together two extraordinary voices: the renowned Peruvian artist Mariella Köhn and the celebrated Spanish singer Caco Senante, as they take the audience on an unforgettable journey through Chavela’s life and timeless songs. 


Mariella Köhn is a prominent Peruvian singer, poet, lecturer, and musicologist based in Madrid. With over 30 years of experience, she is one of the most representative voices of Peruvian coastal music, known for her broad vocal range and her ability to fuse diverse musical genres. In 1993, she recorded the album Caña, and in 2006, Landó. Throughout her career, Mariella has collaborated with artists such as Caco Senante, Mari Trini, Paolo Salvatore, Pablo Milanés, and Celia Cruz. She has also written and directed works such as Boleros y Otras Patologías, La Negra Canta a la Negra, and Jazz Me.

Renowned singer from the Canary Islands, Caco Senante has a long career in the musical, cinema, and television fields. He has recorded 18 albums and participated in about twenty films and TV series. Noteworthy in his discography are albums with Rubén Blades and Pablo Milanés, as well as recordings with Joaquín Sabina and Andy Montañéz. He also shared the stage with other artists such as Celia Cruz, Óscar D'León, and Mercedes Sosa. He created various shows such as Lo Mejor de los Mejores, Tributo a Bambino, and El Bolero siempre llama dos veces. He is currently touring with Te canto un Bolero.

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