At age 17 , she abandoned her native country due to lack of opportunities for a musical career , seeking refuge in Mexico , where an entertainment industry was burgeoning .
She went by Chavela , which is a pet name for Isabel .
At age 17 , Chavela abandoned Chavela 's native country due to lack of opportunities for a musical career , seeking refuge in Mexico , where an entertainment industry was burgeoning .
She went by Chavela , which is a pet name for Isabel .