Amy Patterson

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Amelia Cabeza de Pelayo Patterson, also known as Amy Patterson (16 July 1912 – 28 December 2019) was an Argentine composer, singer, poet, and teacher. She was known for writing the anthem of the Province of Salta.[1] She was very popular in Argentina, and much of her music received state approval from the Ministry of Education of Argentina.[2] She was born in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina.

She turned 100 in July 2012.[3] Patterson died on 28 December 2019 at the age of 107.[4][5]

References

  1. "Con 104 años Amy Patterson dice: "En la vida sin amor no hay nada"" (in es). El Trinuno. 29 June 2016. http://www.eltribuno.info/con-104-anos-amy-patterson-dice-en-la-vida-amor-no-hay-nada-n742988. Retrieved 26 January 2017. 
  2. Di Giulio, José Argentino. "Amy Paterson". portaldesalta.gov.ar (in español). Portal Informativo de Salta. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
  3. Tribuno, El. "La talentosa Amy Patterson cumplió 105 años". El Tribuno.
  4. "El Tribuno".
  5. "Murio Amelia Cabeza de Pelayo Patterson".