Allende Presidente - “President Allende“ (Chilean Socialist Song)

A Chilean song written to mark the 30th anniversary of the US-backed military coup against democratically-elected socialist president Salvador Allende. The 11th of September 2023 marks 50 years since the coup and the beginning of a brutal military dictatorship which would last for 17 years. Translation note: “Víctor“ refers to Víctor Jara, a famous musician and prominent supporter of Allende’s government who was targeted and killed by the military in the aftermath of the coup. Performer: Mauro Di Domenico Year recorded: 2002 Lyricist: Ángel Parra Source: CD “Homenaje a Salvador Allende: ¡Venceremos!“ Image: A mural design from the Ramona Parra Brigade (RPB) featuring former Chilean president Salvador Allende.