Carlos Benavides

**Carlos Benavides** is a revered Uruguayan folk musician and songwriter whose warm, storytelling style has made him a beloved figure in Latin American *música popular*. A key member of the influential group **Los Olimareños** alongside Braulio López, Benavides helped shape Uruguay's *nueva canción* movement with poetic lyrics rooted in rural life, social justice, and cultural pride. After the group's 1990 dissolution, he forged a solo career blending *milonga*, *candombe*, and folk traditions, earning acclaim for albums like *Authentic Uruguay* and *De Almacen y Bar* that celebrate everyday heroes and grassroots resilience. Recent live recordings like *Grandes (En Vivo)* and retrospective releases like *Antología* showcase his enduring voice – equal parts gravelly charm and fireside wisdom – keeping Uruguay’s musical heritage alive for new generations.