Ariel Ramirez: Argentine Composer of Misa Criolla
Ariel Ramírez was a highly influential Argentine composer, pianist, and music director, renowned internationally for his deeply rooted folkloric compositions, most famously the 'Misa Criolla'.Born in Santa Fe Province, Argentina, Ramírez studied locally and later traveled extensively through South America absorbing musical traditions.His landmark composition, the 'Misa Criolla' (1964), fused Catholic liturgy with indigenous Andean rhythms and instruments, achieving global success.He founded a...