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Chelaalapí Qom Choir

The Chelaalapí Qom Choir was the first indigenous choir established in Latin America, formed in 1962 in the Toba neighborhood in the outskirts of the city of Resistencia, Chaco. The choir's name means "flock of thrushes".[1][2]

Chelaalapí Qom Choir
Coro Qom Chelaalapí
Years active1962–present
WebsiteOfficial website

It was declared a symbol of Chaco's cultural heritage by decree No. 1.491/2022 of the Provincial government. In 2006, UNESCO recognized the choir as part of the "living cultural heritage" of Chaco Province.[3]

History edit

The first rehearsals of the group were directed by Inés García de Márquez. They were initially an a capella group, eventually adding percussive instruments made of mate, n'vike (tin violin), rainsticks, and bass drums. Later, chajchas were incorporated.[4]

During their 60 years of existence, the Chalaalapí Qom Choir has performed on many provincial, national and international stages, often sharing their knowledge through workshops and activities. The choir has experimented with different styles of music, including performing in fusion concerts with Latin American and international artists.

The choir has been recognized as an important part of the cultural heritage of the Qom people and the Province of Chaco by several organizations, including UNESCO, the Chamber of Deputies of Chaco, and the Argentine Senate.[5][6]

Discography edit

  • Coro Chelaalapí Meets Lagartijeando (2019, Big In Japan)[7][8][9]
  • Remixes & Raíces (2018, Instituto de Cultura Chaco)[10]
  • Remixes Coro Chelaalapí (2017, ICC / Club del Disco)[11]

Live Shows edit

In 2018, the choir, along with producer and DJ Matías Zundel, toured cities in Latin America and Europe, including Asunción, Madrid, and Berlin.[12] In 2019, the group started and ended the year with the Chelaalapí Fest, first in Resistencia then in Buenos Aires. The choir also had a show at the Ancestral and Contemporary Festival, at the Rosario Flag Festival, and at Cordoba's Belle Epoque Club.

In 2020, the choir was invited to participate at the Tribal Gathering event which took place in Panamá. The event was a gathering of over 60 tribes from around the globe to exchange experiences, engage in discussions, and perform musical shows. The choir president stated, "the members of the choir consider themselves to be cultural ambassadors whose artistic expressions make their ancestral legacy public in every show in Argentina and the world. They are a constituent element of the rich, diverse and intercultural identity of Chaco."[citation needed]

Members edit

Former Members[citation needed] edit

  • Gregorio Segundo (Shetoqshe)
  • Rito Largo (Vaisogoshe)
  • Amancio Sánchez
  • Félix Núñez
  • Oscar Oliva
  • Mario Morales (Itaic)
  • Zunilda Méndez (Igliaque)
  • Florencio Lezcano (Chiglioyi)

Members as of 2021[citation needed] edit

  • Rosalía Patricio
  • Enriqueta Escobilla
  • Santa Oliva
  • Rosa Largo
  • Griselda Morales
  • Zulma Núñez
  • Claudio Largo
  • Elvio Mansilla
  • Omar Toledo
  • Diego Castro
  • Horacio Patricio
  • Pablo Mansilla
  • Román Gómez

Deceased members edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Instituto de Cultura del Chaco". cultura.chaco.gob.ar. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  2. ^ Nera, Marisa. "Coro Chelaalapi: 59 años de voces y saberes ancestrales | CHACO DÍA POR DÍA" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  3. ^ "SAIJ". www.saij.gob.ar. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  4. ^ "Patrimonio cultural viviente, el Coro Chelaalapí celebra 59 años". Norte Chaco (in Spanish). 2021-03-17. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  5. ^ "SAIJ". www.saij.gob.ar. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  6. ^ "Proyecto". www.diputados.gob.ar. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  7. ^ "Festival Ancestral Contemporáneo: conoce más de Lagartijeando y su electrofolklore". Libertad 99.1. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  8. ^ "Coro Chelaalapí Meets Lagartijeando". www.centroculturalrecoleta.org (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  9. ^ "Coro Chelaalapi: el espíritu digital del pueblo qom". LA NACION (in Spanish). 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  10. ^ "La Nación / Coro Chelaalapi, voz ancestral y necesaria". www.lanacion.com.py (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  11. ^ "Se publica en Argentina Coro Chelaalapí Remixes". Zona de Obras (in Spanish). 2018-04-01. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  12. ^ www.chamigonet.com.ar. "Peppo felicitó al Coro Chelaalapí por la gira internacional que iniciará – ActualidadChaco.com – Resistencia – Chaco". www.actualidadchaco.com. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  13. ^ "Pesar por la muerte de Herminda Martínez, integrante del coro Chelaalapí". Norte Chaco (in Spanish). 2017-02-03. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  14. ^ Litoral, Diario El. "Chaco: falleció Zunilda Méndez, integrante fundadora del Coro Qom Chelalaapi - El litoral". www.ellitoral.com.ar (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  15. ^ "Duelo provincial por el fallecimiento de Juan Recio". Norte Chaco (in Spanish). 2020-05-27. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  16. ^ "Falleció Gregorio Segundo, el reconocido luthier toba". primiciaschaco.com. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  17. ^ "Diario TAG". Diario TAG (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  18. ^ Minich, Carlos (2018-12-12). "El adiós a Ignacio Mancilla, uno de los Zorzales del coro Chelaalapi". Diario Primera Linea (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-07-14.
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