Ramona Galarza
Ramona Modesta Onetto Galarza, most often known as Ramona Galarza, was an Argentine folk singer. She was a popular singer of chamamé and recorded over 30 albums during her career. Born in Corrientes, she later moved to Buenos Aires and became known as La Novia del Paraná. She also appeared in a number of films and was honored by the Argentine Senate.
Early life
Ramona Modesta Onetto Galarza was born on 15 June 1940 in Corrientes to Carlos Eleuterio Onetto and Mauricia Galarza. She was a soloist in the Folkloric Orchestra of Corrientes Province.Career
Galarza was promoted by Herminio Giménez and had a small part in the 1958 film Alto Paraná by Catrano Catrani. After achieving popularity in Corrientes, Galarza moved to Buenos Aires and became known as La Novia del Paraná. At a test for a record label, she met the producer Fernando López, who she later married. She recorded her first album, Litoraleña, in 1959. It included the songs "Kilómetro 11" and "Virgencita del Río" from the film Alto Paraná, which later became staples in her repertoire. In Buenos Aires, Galarza was a renowned singer of chamamé, singing in festivals, clubs and theaters. She was considered an ambassador of música litoraleña, and appeared on radio and television programs.During her career, Galarza recorded over 30 albums, mostly for the Odeón record label. In 1978 she released the album Los grandes del litoral with fellow Argentine singer Antonio Tarragó Ros. She also toured around the world and gave performances at many venues, including Carnegie Hall.
Later life and death
Galarza was honored by the Argentine Senate in 2008 for her cultural contributions. Her final public performance was at the 2020 Chamamé National Festival where she joined Teresa Parodi and María Ofelia on stage. She was honored with the General Jose de San Martin award.Galarza suffered a heart attack at her home in Buenos Aires and died on 22 September 2020 at Hospital Pirovano.
Albums
Solo albums
Litoraleña, Odeón LDI-402Misionerita, Odeón LDI-449La novia del Paraná, Odeón LDI-460Brisa suave, Odeón LDI-493Alma guaraní, Odeón LDI-521Ramona Galarza, Odeón DMO-55470Río manso, Odeón LDI-550La voz del litoral, Odeón LDI-228Los grandes sucesos de Ramona Galarza y su conjunto, Odeón CM 4002Cancionero guarani, Odeón LDB-75La voz inimitable, Odeón LDB-109Noches correntinas, Odeón LDB-123Correntina, Odeón LDB-156Lunita de Taragüí, Odeón CM 4064La vestido celeste, Odeón DMO-55520Canción del adiós, Odeón LDB-189Kilómetro 11, Odeón CM 4085Memorias De Una Vieja Canción, Odeón LDB-1022Le canta al Paraguay, Odeón CM 4105Para que no me olvides, Odeón SLDB-1054Mi provincia guarani, EMI 4342Al Paraguay con amor, EMI 6373Los mayores éxitos de Ramona Galarza, EMI 6635Homenaje a Agustín Lara, EMI 6829Mi tierra litoral, EMI- Odeón S911Al amor de mi vida, EMI- Odeón 51021Retrato, EMI- Odeón 53017Pescador y guitarrero, EMI 6567Autentica, EMI 6632Ah, mi Corrientes porá, EMI 6952Grandes del Litoral, together with Tarrago Ros, EMI 6274Te damos gracias señor, EMI 6316La máxima del litoral, EMI 6136Chamamé, CBS 80530Grandes Éxitos, EMI 6494Ramona Galarza canta a: Alberico Mansilla, EMI 6758Albums with other artists
Carnaval correntino, with Coco Díaz, 1968Los Grandes del litoral Vol 1, with Tarrago Ros, 1976Los grandes del Litoral Vol. 2, with Los Reyes del ChamaméCorrentinas, with Teresa Parodi, 1993Correntinas II, with Teresa Parodi, 1995Films
Alto Paraná Buenas noches, Buenos Aires Viaje de una noche de verano Cosquín, amor y folklore Ya tiene comisario el pueblo Argentinísima Argentinísima II El canto cuenta su historia- ''Mire que es lindo mi país''