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Argentine folk singer and composer Luvi Torres has died at age 36, the National Institute of Music confirmed in a public message of condolences to her family and friends.
A Path of Self-Healing Over Medicine
Diagnosed with cancer in 2023, Torres rejected conventional medical treatments. Instead, she embraced what she described as a “self-healing” journey through conscious singing, meditation, shamanism, and deep emotional work—a method she named “Cantar Sana.” She publicly claimed that music and singing had cured her illness without medical intervention, though the cancer ultimately worsened.
Legacy in Argentine Folklore and Social Art
INAMU praised Torres for her contributions to Argentine folklore and her dedication to using art for social change. Born in Buenos Aires, Lucía Victoria Torres fused ancestral singing with folklore, rock, and pop. She played traditional instruments like the bombo legüero, caja chayera, guitar, and bichito cordobés.
Music Rooted in Ancestry and Spirituality
Torres’s music featured rhythms such as zambas, chacareras, and bagualas, and reflected her environmental advocacy and spiritual connection to both ancestral and modern worlds. Her discography includes the albums Ser el agua and Uoaei, as well as the EP Transelementes and various singles.
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