Raúl Barboza
Raúl Barboza, born on June 22, 1938, in Buenos Aires, was an accordionist known
for his contributions to chamamé and Litoral music. He began playing the
accordion at age six. His career took off when he joined Ariel Ramírez’s company
and ballet. Throughout his extensive career, he released over 30 albums. He
collaborated with prominent artists such as Atahualpa Yupanqui, Astor Piazzolla,
and Mercedes Sosa. In 1987, he moved to France, where he became a key figure in
promoting chamamé music in Europe. His album Raúl Barboza (1993) won several
awards, including the Grand Prix Charl...
