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León Gieco

1951

León Gieco is an Argentine singer-songwriter known for his lyrics that are committed to the social and political reality of his country.

Biography

León Gieco is an Argentine singer-songwriter known for his lyrics that are committed to the social and political reality of his country.

Born as Raúl Alberto Antonio Gieco in Cañada Rosquín, province of Santa Fe, on November 20, 1951, his musical career took off in the 1970s with songs like 'La colina de la vida' and 'Cinco siglos igual'.

Gieco has been an influential voice in Argentine popular music, addressing issues of social justice, human rights, and national identity throughout his prolific career..