Manuel F. Zárate
PanamaartistMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Manuel F. Zárate was a prominent Panamanian folklorist and researcher known for his extensive studies on Panamanian culture and folklore. Alongside his wife, Dora Pérez de Zárate, he authored the influential book 'Tambor y socavón' in 1962, which won the Premio Miró and became a foundational text in the field of folkloric studies in Panama. His work significantly contributed to the understanding and preservation of various cultural expressions, including the language and traditions of Afro-Antillean communities.
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Manuel F. Zárate initiated the festival as a promise made for a favor granted.
¿Cuánto cuesta mantener viva la tradición? El reto económico del Festival de la MejoranaLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2026-09-21
Panama· 2026-09-21
Manuel F. Zárate was one of the prominent promoters of folkloric studies who documented the speech of the congos.
Del habla de los congos de ColónLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2025-08-10
Panama· 2025-08-10
