Yo quiero un caballo negro,Y unas espuelas de plata,Para alcanzar a la vida,Que se me escapa;Que se me escapa.
Atahualpa Yupanqui is a hero of mine. Arguably the most important figure in Argentine folklore, ranging from the poetic to the political - because the two merely cannot exist as one - he was revered for his lyrics and exiled for his Communism. After taking part in a failed uprising against the Argentine state, he was exiled to France where he met and toured with Edith Piaf.
Even if you don't have the means to enjoy his lyrics in the original language, any listener can bathe in the beautiful rhythms of folklore and appreciate his grace on the fretboard. And if you do understand the his poetic verses you'll end up yearning for more.
Give it a listen:
Get it here: Atahualpa Yupanqui - El Canto de la Tierra