Clementino Ocampos
Clementino Ocampos (November 14, 1913, in San Lorenzo, Paraguay – January 4, 2001) was a Paraguayan composer and poet. His parents were Justiniano Ocampos and Telesfora Melgarejo. Early life In 1932, Ocampos was enlisted in compulsory military service, fighting in the battle of Paraguayan Chaco and remaining in military service from then until 1935. Ocampos was an accomplished and popular poet in his time as much as he is today. He wrote works in the native Paraguayan Guaraní language, using vivid narrative and exciting imagery that is widely beloved by the more established soloists and groups of his homeland. Clementino Ocampos, "popular poet," has earned a privileged place in the native musical work, having left a legacy of his extraordinary work compositions that continue to delight lovers of authentic folk music sung in a cadence and perfect Guaraní to this day. Career Bilingual poet (Spanish-Guaraní). As a poet, dominated bilingualism and speaking perfect Spanish and Guaraní which is reflected in many of his works, with the most native words used in them. Thanks to his knowledge was possible recruitment as a translator of Spanish Guaraní for the information services of the United States Embassy, in performing that task in space