# Peruvian Criolla Singer Edith Barr Dies at 90

Peruvian singer Edith Barr, known as 'La Flor Morena', died at 90 after a seven-decade career.

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Peruvian singer Edith Barr, known as 'La Flor Morena de la Canción Criolla', died at the age of 90. [^1]

Mily Salvany, the daughter of Edith Barr, confirmed the death via social media and stated that Ronny Zuzunaga will serve as the family spokesperson for funeral arrangements. [^2]

In 1985, Barr performed the song 'Tun tun' for Pope John Paul II during his visit to the Hipódromo de Monterrico. [^3]

Nora Edith Barr García was born on June 1, 1936, in La Victoria, Peru, to Guillermo Barr and Juana García. [^4]

She made her debut on Radio Nacional del Perú at age 13, accompanied by pianist Filomeno Ormeño. [^5]

The Sociedad Nacional de Intérpretes y Ejecutantes de la Música (SONIEM) described Edith Barr as a 'maestra' and noted her contribution to maintaining Peruvian identity through criolla music. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. Peruvian singer Edith Barr, known as 'La Flor Morena de la Canción Criolla', died at the age of 90. (RPP, News)
2. Mily Salvany, the daughter of Edith Barr, confirmed the death via social media and stated that Ronny Zuzunaga will serve as the family spokesperson for funeral arrangements. (RPP, News)
3. In 1985, Barr performed the song 'Tun tun' for Pope John Paul II during his visit to the Hipódromo de Monterrico. (elcomercio.pe, News)
4. Nora Edith Barr García was born on June 1, 1936, in La Victoria, Peru, to Guillermo Barr and Juana García. (elcomercio.pe, News)
5. She made her debut on Radio Nacional del Perú at age 13, accompanied by pianist Filomeno Ormeño. (elcomercio.pe, News)
6. The Sociedad Nacional de Intérpretes y Ejecutantes de la Música (SONIEM) described Edith Barr as a 'maestra' and noted her contribution to maintaining Peruvian identity through criolla music. (RPP, News)

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