Delia Zapata Olivella (Santa Cruz of Lorica, Córdoba, 1 April 1926 – Bogota, 24 May 2001) was a Colombian dancer, choreographer, and folklorist.
She was the sister of Manuel Zapata Olivella.
Zapata Olivella died on 24 May 2001 of complications from malaria after a tour in Africa
References
Further reading "La Cumbia: Síntesis Musical de la Nación Colombiana, Reseña Histórica y Coreográfica". 1962. Revista Colombiana de Folclor III(7): 189–200.