victor jara - an unfinished song

joan jara

Víctor Jara was a Chilean poet, singer, theatre director, and communist activist. He was tortured and killed after the coup of 11 September 1973, which overthrew the Salvador Allende government. This is the story of his remarkable life, told lovingly by his wife and fellow artist.

Joan Jara is a British-Chilean dancer and activist, and wife of the Chilean poet-songwriter and theatre director Víctor Jara. Joan Jara is the founder of the Víctor Jara Foundation.

LeftWord Books, New Delhi, 2023

323 pages

5.5 x 8.5 inches