Mexican composer of nationalistic works using themes from Indian folk music (1899-1978)
"The concert featured pieces by Chavez, whose compositions blended Mexican nationalism with the melodies of indigenous folk songs."
United States labor leader who organized farm workers (born 1927)
"The community rallied behind Chavez as he led the struggle to improve wages and working conditions for migrant farmworkers."
A surname, from Spanish.
"The famous political leader is commonly referred to by his surname Chavez."
The name Chavez comes from the Spanish town of Chaves in Portugal. It originally referred to someone who was a native of that place or associated with its famous castle.