Alberto Aguilera Valadez, known professionally as Juan Gabriel, was a Mexican singer-songwriter and actor. Colloquially nicknamed Juanga and El Divo de Juárez, Juan Gabriel was known for his flamboyant style, which broke norms and standards within the Latin music industry. Widely regarded as one of the best and most prolific Mexican composers and singers of all time, he is regarded as a pop icon.
María de los Ángeles de las Heras Ortiz, better known as Rocío Dúrcal, was a Spanish singer and actress with a career spanning more than four decades. She performed pop music, bolero, mariachi and romantic ballads and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Spanish singers of all time. Popular across Mexico and Latin America, she earned the sobriquet of Reina de las Rancheras.
The 4th Annual Latin Grammy Awards were held in Miami at the American Airlines Arena on Wednesday, September 3, 2003. It was the first time the telecast was held outside of Los Angeles. Juanes was the night's biggest winner winning a record five awards including Album of the Year. He tied his own record winning five awards again five years later in 2008. Juan Luis Guerra and Calle 13 also tied this record in 2007 and 2009 respectively.
The 6th Annual Latin Grammy Awards were held in Los Angeles at the Shrine Auditorium on Thursday, November 3, 2005. It was the first ceremony to be broadcast by Univision in the United States. Ivan Lins was the big winner, winning two awards, including Album of the Year. He is the first and only Brazilian and Portuguese-language artist to win Album of the Year to date. Alejandro Sanz was honored with Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Juanes won three awards including Best Rock Solo Vocal Album.
The Billboard Latin Music Awards grew out of the Billboard Music Awards program from Billboard Magazine, an industry publication charting the sales and radio airplay success of musical recordings. Originally launched as the Billboard Latin Music Conference in 1990, the first awards began in 1994. In addition to awards given on the basis of success on the Billboard charts, the ceremony includes the Spirit of Hope award for humanitarian achievements and the Lifetime Achievement award, as well as awards by the broadcasting partner.
Caricias (Caresses) is a studio album by Spanish performer Rocío Dúrcal released on 4 April 2000 by BMG and Ariola. Produced by Argentinian songwriter Bebu Silvetti. In the United States, Caricias peaked at number-two on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums and number-six on Top Latin Albums. The album was certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album was nominated for a Lo Nuestro Awards for Pop Album of the Year at the 2001.
Como Tu Mujer is the title of a studio album released by Spanish performer Rocío Dúrcal on 29 October 1988 by BMG Ariola. Written and produced by Mexican singer-songwriter Marco Antonio Solís, this would be the first album produced by Solís for the singer.
Hay Amores Y Amores is the title of a studio album released by Spanish performer Rocío Dúrcal on 25 April 1995 by BMG Ariola, written and produced by Argentinean songwriter Roberto Livi. This album peaked at number-five on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums and number-twenty on Top Latin Albums. It was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1996 for Best Latin Pop Album.
Si Te Pudiera Mentir is the title of a studio album released by Spanish performer Rocío Dúrcal on 23 June 1990 by BMG Ariola. Written and produced by Mexican singer-songwriter Marco Antonio Solís, this would be the second and last album produced by Solís for the singer.
Alma Ranchera is the title of the last studio album released by Spanish singer Rocío Dúrcal on 14 September 2004 by BMG and RCA. Produced by Memo Gil and Carlos Cabral "Junior", the album is a tribute to ranchera music.
Caramelito (Candy) is the title of a studio album released by Spanish performer Rocío Dúrcal on 6 May 2003 by BMG Ariola. Produced by Colombian songwriter Kike Santander. The album was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album at the 2004.
En Concierto... Inolvidable is the title of second live album by Spanish singer Rocío Dúrcal, released on 22 October 2002 by BMG Music and Ariola Records. Produced by Argentinean songwriter Bebu Silvetti.
Entre Tangos Y Mariachi is the title of a studio album released by Spanish performer Rocío Dúrcal on 15 May 2001 by BMG Ariola. This was the second album produced by Argentinian songwriter Bebu Silvetti for the singer.
Desaires is the title of a studio album released by Spanish performer Rocío Dúrcal on 16 November 1993 under the label of BMG Ariola. Written and produced by Mexican songwriter Joan Sebastian. This album peaked at number-sixteen on the U.S. Billboard Latin Pop Albums.
The 9th TVyNovelas Awards were an academy of special awards to the best soap operas and TV shows. The awards ceremony took place on April 8, 1991 in Centro de Espectáculos “Premier“, México D.F. The ceremony was televised in Mexico by Canal de las Estrellas.
Leticia Jannet López Ramos, known professionally as Lety López, is a Mexican actress and singer. She was awarded with the Bravo, APT and ACPT awards for Best New Female Actress in a Musical in 2012 for her work in Si Nos Dejan – El Gran Musical Mexicano. She won a singing competition by multiple Grammy Award-winning mariachi artist Pepe Aguilar following a competition; Lety López opened for Aguilar during his 2014 concert dates and was awarded with a recording deal from Aguilar's record company.
Corazón de poeta is the fourth studio album by English-born Spanish singer Jeanette, released in June 1981 by RCA Victor. The album was almost entirely written and produced by composer Manuel Alejandro, who had written "Soy rebelde", Jeanette's 1971 breakthrough as a canción melódica singer. After releasing an LP record in France and an unsuccessful foray into disco in Germany, Corazón de poeta was Jeanette's return to fame, as well as to the soft, sentimental ballads she had been known for. Corazón de poeta intended to reinvent Jeanette's childlike image into a more mature one, reflected in its erotic tone and its promotional campaign.
This article includes an overview of the major events and trends in Latin music in the 1980s, namely in Ibero-America. This includes recordings, festivals, award ceremonies, births and deaths of Latin music artists, and the rise and fall of various subgenres in Latin music from 1980 to 1989.
This article includes an overview of the major events and trends in Latin music in the 1970s, namely in Ibero-America. This includes recordings, festivals, award ceremonies, births and deaths of Latin music artists, and the rise and fall of various subgenres in Latin music from 1970 to 1979.
Lucero Hogaza León is a Mexican singer and entertainer. She is a multi-platinum singer in Mexico and has sung in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Lucero has sold more than 16 million records worldwide. She is often referred to as "La Novia De América".
