María Teresa Chacín
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María Teresa Chacín (born in Caracas, January 22 19??), is a famous Venezuelan singer, in her career has brought Venezuelan music to all parts of her country and has become one of the most popular figures of Venezuela. Her presence is demanded in all programs related to Venezuelan cultural events.
María Teresa Chacín has recorded over forty records, she belonged to the University Choir of the Central University of Venezuela from 1963, standing out during 8 years like solist, participated in the First World-wide Festival of University Choirs in the Lincoln Center of New York City in 1965. Today she continues very tie to that institution getting up herself in special occasions.
In 1970 she graduated in psychology from the Andrés Bello Catholic University. In 1975 she recorded a Venezuelan music disc and one of Latin American with the London Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Aldemaro Romero. She has traveled by the world in his eagerness to spread the Venezuelan music, that is her passion.
She has received numerous honors, given by Venezuelan critics, including Guaicaipuro de Oro, Meridiano de Oro, Cardenal de Oro, Gran Sol de Oriente, Idolo de Plata, Mara de Oro, Canaima de Oro, and the award Escenario Juvenil, all of them for being best singer of Venezuelan music. She has been acclaimed not only in Venezuela, but also abroad, where she has captivated audiences in such places like the O.A.S. Hall in Washington, D.C.
