Felipe Pinglo Alva, known as the father of Peruvian Musica criolla, was an influential and prolific poet and songwriter best known for his often covered El Plebeyo. In Peru and Latin America, Pinglo's name is most often associated with the Peruvian vals criollo, which is a uniquely Peruvian music, characterized by the 3/4 time, elaborate guitar work and lyrics about lost love or the Lima of yesteryear.
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