Joan Jara | |
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Born | Joan Alison Turner 20 July 1927 London, England |
Died | 12 November 2023 Santiago, Chile | (aged 96)
Occupation(s) | Dancer, political activist |
Spouses | |
Children | 2 |
Joan Alison Turner Roberts (born Joan Alison Turner, 20 July 1927 – 12 November 2023), known as Joan Jara or Joan de Jara was a British-Chilean dancer, activist, and widow of Chilean icon, democratic socialist, actor, dramaturg, theatre director, poet, dancer and esteemed folk songwriter Víctor Jara.[1] After his death, she dedicated herself to perpetuating the memory of him, his work, and his values.[2] She wrote An Unfinished Song: The Life of Victor Jara in 1984,[1] and founded the Víctor Jara Foundation.[2]