2. VíctorJara VíctorJara was a distinguished director and had a pivotal role in establishing the New Chilean Song movement which led to a revolution in the popular music of his country under Salvador Alldene’s government In the 1973 Chilean coup he was arrested, tortured, and then shot to death He became a symbol of the struggle for human rights and justice in Latin America
3. Violeta Parra A activist in the New Chilean song movement and revived the Peña, which are centers for political activism and for the arts During the coup of 1973 Peñas were banned by the new government and whole areas were became politcal prisoners and exiles that were of the Chilean and artistic community
4. Nueva canción A movement that led to the reform of Latin music in the South American area, especially Chile during the 1950’s and 1960’s The music was a revival folk music with combinations of popular rock elements The growth of the movement was halted when the new regime took over after the coup of 1973
