The 80-year-old market trader who became a Chilean music star

The 80-year-old market trader who became a Chilean music star

At 80, former market trader Luis Gómez, known as JM, has emerged as a Chilean music sensation. Raised in Valparaíso, his recent entry into the music scene has drawn attention as one of the final representatives of a celebrated generation of performers. Gómez’s unexpected rise highlights the enduring appeal of traditional Chilean music among new audiences.

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