Juanita Parra

Juana (Juanita) Parra (born 19 November 1970) is a Chilean musician, known as the drummer and percussionist of the Chilean rock band Los Jaivas.

Juanita Parra
Parra in 2015
Background information
Also known asJuana Parra
Born (1970-11-19) November 19, 1970
Santiago, Chile
GenresFolk, folk rock, progressive rock
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion
Years active1990-present

She is the daughter of Gabriel Parra,[1] and Eugenia Correa. Gabriel was the original drummer of Chilean progressive rock–folk group Los Jaivas. He died in a crash in Peru in 1988.[2]


Juanita joined the band as the drummer after her father's death. Her first CD with the band was Hijos de la tierra in 1995.

References

  1. "Featured Artist: Los Jaivas". Sony Music. Archived from the original on 2008-05-21. Retrieved 2008-07-04.
  2. "Los Jaivas: Biography". Yahoo! Music. Retrieved 2008-07-04.
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