Fundamental figure of Chilean music, or "Figura fundamental de la música chilena", is an award presented annually by the Sociedad Chilena de Autores e Intérpretes Musicales (SCD), recognizing Chilean artists who have had important influence and legacy in the country's musical history.
The selection is made by the organization's board of directors.
[1] Past recipients of the honor are: In 2017, as part of the organization's 30th anniversary celebration, the SCD published a book Fundamentales de la Música Chilena reviewing the contributions of each of the honorees.
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