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Origen (Juanes Album)
''Origen'' (English: ''Origin''), is the ninth studio album by Colombian musician Juanes. It was released on 28 May 2021 through Universal Music. The album is composed of twelve cover versions of songs by different artists, sung in both in English and Spanish. This album won Best Pop/Rock Album at the 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards and Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. Background and singles The production of the album started in late 2019, while the recording took place in 2020. The project consisted of twelve versions of songs that influenced the childhood and teenage years of the singer, according to Juanes: "''Origen'' is my personal tribute to several of those artists and songs that influenced me before my solo career". The first single of the album was a cover of the 1992 song "El amor después del amor" by the Argentine singer Fito Páez. The single was released on 10 April 2021 and was performed at the Latin American Music Awards of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juanes
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Latin American Music Awards Of 2021
The 6th Annual Latin American Music Awards were held at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida. It was broadcast live on Telemundo. J Balvin and Karol G led the nominations, with nine nods each. Performers Presenters ;Premiere ceremony * Ana Bárbara *Carlos Adyan * Jorge Bernal * Rodner Figueroa *Vadhir Derbez * Zuleyka Rivera * Andrea Balsa ;Main ceremony *Ariadna Gutiérrez * Alex Fernández *Arthur Hanlon *Adamari López *Christian Chávez *Chayanne *Danilo Carrera *Danny Feliz * Fonseca * Gaby Espino * Goyo * Jaqueline Bracamontes *Jesús Moré *Jessi Uribe *Marc Anthony * Maribel Guardia * Ninel Conde * Prince Royce *Seven Kayne * William Levy * Zozibini Tunzi Winners and nominees The nominations were announced on March 2, 2021. Multiple nominations and awards Special awards *Icon Award: Alejandro Fernández *Legend Award: José Luis Rodríguez 'El Puma' *Extraordinary Evolution Award: Ozuna References {{reflist External links Official accounton F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kraken (band)
Kraken is a rock band founded in Medellín, Colombia, in 1983. The current lineup consists of Roxana Restrepo (vocals), Andrés Leiva (guitar), Ricardo Wolff (guitar), Julian Puerto (drums), Luis Alberto Ramírez (bass guitar), and Rubén Gelvez (electronic keyboards). The sound of the band is characterized by a mixture of hard rock and heavy metal. The influence of the original lead singer Elkin Ramírez, was compared by some publications to that of Freddie Mercury or Bruce Dickinson. Ramírez was also influenced by Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The group comprised vocalist Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. With a heavy, guitar-driven sound, they are ci .... Another influence of his was classical music, which he taught himself upon the advice of his father. Ramirez was commonly referred as "Elkin Kraken" amongst the fans. Guitarist Andrés Leiva con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hugo Restrepo
Hugo Restrepo (born March 15, 1950) is a Colombian film producer, cultural critic and writer, whose work has exerted a profound influence on Colombian Neorealism and modern intellectual history. His most notable films include '' Sumas y restas'', '' Rodrigo D No Futuro'', and '' La Vendedora de Rosas''. The latter have received numerous international awards. Rodrigo D No Futuro, and La Vendedora de Rosas were amongst the first Colombian films to be featured at the Cannes Film Festival. The ideas and dialogues presented in his films have been immortalised as part of Colombian popular culture. Biography Hugo Restrepo was born on 15 March 1950 in the city of Medellin, Colombia. Restrepo's father, also named Hugo Restrepo, founded a vast public and commercial transport industry during the early 20th century. Restrepo's mother, Fanny, was a house-wife. From childhood, Restrepo appeared to be an introvert. During his school years, he revealed exceptional mathematical capabilities and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elkin Ramírez
Elkin Ramírez (26 October 1962 – 29 January 2017) was a Colombian singer-songwriter, and leader of the band Kraken. Ramírez was born in the Belén neighborhood of Medellín, Antioquia, in October 1962. He was a self-taught artist, training himself and his vocal technique. He belonged to bands such as Kripzy (1981–1982) and Ferrotrack (1983–1984). In 1985, Ramirez joined Kraken as founder and leader. He was the author and composer of most of the band's songs, concept and lyrics; he was also the lead singer. In 2008, Ramírez debuted as an actor playing a hit man in the Colombian feature film ''Cain's Ethic'' (''La Etica de Cain'') directed by Edward Ruiz. Ramírez died from brain cancer on 29 January 2017 in Medellín. He was 54. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ramirez, Elkin 1962 births 2017 deaths Colombian male film actors 20th-century Colombian male singers Colombian rock singers People from Medellín Deaths from brain tumor Deaths from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Luis Guerra
Juan Luis Guerra Seijas (born June 7, 1957) is a Dominican musician, singer, composer, and record producer. He has sold 30 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists. Throughout his career, he has won numerous awards including 23 Latin Grammy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and one Latin Billboard Music Award. Guerra won 3 Latin Grammy Awards in 2010, including Album of the Year. In 2012, he won the Latin Grammy Award for Producer of the Year. Guerra is one of the most internationally recognized Latin artists of recent decades. His popular style of merengue and Latin fusion has garnered him considerable success throughout Latin America. He is also credited for popularizing bachata music on a global level and is often associated with the genre, although his distinct style of bachata features a more traditional bolero rhythm and aesthetic mixed with bossa-nova influenced melodies and harmony in some of his songs. He does not limit him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julio Jaramillo
Julio Alfredo Jaramillo Laurido (October 1, 1935 – February 9, 1978) was a notable Ecuadorian singer and recording artist who performed throughout Latin America, achieving great fame for his renditions of boleros, valses, pasillos, tangos, and rancheras. Having recorded more than 2,200 songs throughout his career, his most famous song was and is "Nuestro Juramento" well known throughout all South America. He is considered to be one of the most beloved singers of Ecuador, even before Gerardo Moran, Maximo Escaleras, and many other talents. Jaramillo recorded with many other noteworthy Latin American artists including Puerto Rican singer, Daniel Santos; fellow Ecuadorian singer, Olimpo Cárdenas; and Colombian singer, Alci Acosta. Biography Childhood Jaramillo was born on October 1, 1935, in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Son of Juan Pantaleón Jaramillo Erazo and Apolonia Laurido Cáceres. His parents moved to Guayaquil from the town of Machachi in search for a better life. He had t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benito De Jesús
Benito de Jesús Born on October 25, 1912, in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico Barceloneta (, ) is a town and municipality in Puerto Rico located in the north region, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of Florida (city and municipality in Puerto Rico), east of Arecibo, and west of Manatí. Barceloneta is spread over 3 ba ..., was a legendary Puerto Rican songwriter of romantic ballads, including " Nuestro Juramento", "La copa rota", "Sigamos pecando". He was also founder of the group Trio Vegabajeño. He died on June 24, 2010, at the age of 97 at Auxilio Mutuo Hospital in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. References External links 1912 births 2010 deaths People from Barceloneta, Puerto Rico Puerto Rican musicians {{Songwriter-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nuestro Juramento
"Nuestro juramento" is a bolero by Puerto Rican songwriter Benito de Jesús and popularized throughout Latin America by Ecuadorian singer Julio Jaramillo. Jaramillo's original recording of the song was made in 1956, featuring Rosalino Quintero on requinto guitar, and released in 1957 by Ónix. ''Nuestro juramento'' is the most popular song in the history of Ecuador, especially in Guayaquil, where Julio Jaramillo was from. However, most Ecuadorians are unaware that it was written by someone outside their country. Benito de Jesús said to be living off the royalties of "Nuestro juramento". Every 6 months he received royalties from different countries. Other versions Many singers have sung versions of "Nuestro juramento", including Ecuadorian singer Olimpo Cárdenas, Colombian singers Charlie Zaá and Alci Acosta, Peruvian singer Tania Libertad, Puerto Rican singer Daniel Santos, Puerto Rican singer José Feliciano, and the Mexican groups Los Baby's and Café Tacvba. The latter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfredo Le Pera
Alfredo Le Pera (4 June 1900 – 24 June 1935) was an Argentine journalist, dramatist, and lyricist, best known for his brief but fruitful collaboration with the renowned tango singer Carlos Gardel. He died in a plane accident with Gardel when he was at the height of his career. Biography Le Pera was born in São Paulo, Brazil, the son of Italian immigrants who moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1902. At the beginning of his career, he worked for several Argentinian periodicals as a journalist and theatre critic and in 1928 became involved in the film industry. He worked for Paramount Pictures while living in Paris and in 1932 the studio arranged for him to work with Carlos Gardel, at a time when the company was looking for ways to increase Gardel's international appeal. Le Pera wrote the scripts for a series of films, including ''Melodía de Arrabal'' (1933), ''Cuesta abajo'' (1934), ''El Tango en Broadway'' (1934), '' El día que me quieras'' (1935) and ''Tango Bar'' (193 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlos Gardel
Carlos Gardel (born Charles Romuald Gardès; 11 December 1890 – 24 June 1935) was a French-born Argentine singer, songwriter, composer and actor, and the most prominent figure in the history of tango. He was one of the most influential interpreters of world popular music in the first half of the 20th century. Gardel is the most famous popular tango singer of all time and is recognized throughout the world. He was notable for his baritone voice and the dramatic phrasing of his lyrics. Together with lyricist and long-time collaborator Alfredo Le Pera, Gardel wrote several classic tangos. Gardel died in an airplane crash at the height of his career, becoming an archetypal tragic hero mourned throughout Latin America. For many, Gardel embodies the soul of the tango style. He is commonly referred to as "Carlitos", "El Zorzal" ("The Song thrush"), "The King of Tango", "El Mago" (The Wizard), "El Morocho del Abasto" (The Brunette boy from Abasto), and ironically "El Mudo" (The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volver (song)
Volver is a tango song created in 1934 by Carlos Gardel and Alfredo Le Pera. Gardel composed and performed the music, and Le Pera wrote the lyrics. This tango has been covered by multiple singers, including Julio Iglesias, Libertad Lamarque, Los Panchos, Elisa and Andres Calamaro. Also singers like Caetano Veloso, Buika and Dulce Pontes performed it on stage. Covers * Richard Clayderman, instrumental version in his ''Tango Passion'' Album in 1996 * Luis Miguel, published in the disk '' Mis Romances '' of 2001. * Estrella Morente, for the 2006 film Volver. * Il Divo, the vocal quartet of masculine singers; the Swiss tenor Urs Bühler, the Spanish baritone Carlos Marín, the American tenor David Miller and the singer French pop Sébastien Izambard, together with the Colombian producer Julio Reyes Copello, recorded the song for the album Amor & Pasión of Il Divo in 2015. * Rosalía Rosalia Vila Tobella (born 25 September 1992), known mononymously as Rosalía (, ), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
