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Luvi Torres Dies at 36 After Two-Year Cancer Battle

Her passing has led national institutions to preserve a legacy of ancestral folk infused with spiritual healing through song.

Luvi Torres. Foto IG
Luvi Torres tenía 36 años
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Overview

  • The Instituto Nacional de la Música confirmed her death on July 12, attributing it to a resurgence of the cancer she first battled in January 2023.
  • In April 2023 she reported a self-healing remission using her Cantar Sana method before experiencing a more aggressive relapse early this year.
  • Torres redefined Argentine folklore by blending ancestral chants, rock, pop and electronic sounds in albums like Ser el agua and Uoaei.
  • She founded the Crear Sana and Ser Canto Medicina workshops to promote emotional and spiritual healing through vocal ritual.
  • Peers including Lito Vitale and Paula Maffía and organizations like Folklore Club and AADI paid tribute to her fusion of art and activism, and she is survived by a preadolescent daughter.