Margot Loyola

Margot Loyola Palacios (September 15, 1918 – August 3, 2015) was a Chilean folklorist, musician, dancer, and teacher. She is considered one of the most influential musicians of Chile, pioneering folkloric research and transforming traditional music education and performance.

Loyola was active as a folklorist, performer, and educator from the 1940s until her death in 2015. She published a large body of work dealing with the folk music and dances of all Chilean regions, most notably on the cueca and tonada.

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