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1997 Latin Billboard Music Awards
The 4th annual ''Billboard'' Latin Music Awards which honor the most popular albums, songs, and performers in Latin music took place in Miami. Pop Song of the year * " Amame Una Vez Más", Amanda Miguel Pop album of the year, Male *"Tango", Julio Iglesias Pop album of the year, female *"Pies Descalzos", Shakira Pop album of the year, duo or group *"Macarena Non Stop", Los del Río Pop album of the year, new artist *"Pies Descalzos", Shakira Pop video of the year *"Un Poco de Amor", Shakira Tropical/Salsa Tropical/salsa song of the year *"Ironía", Frankie Ruiz Tropical/salsa album of the year, male *"Auténtico", Manny Manuel Tropical/salsa album of the year, female *"Dicen Que...", Albita Tropical/salsa album of the year, duo or group *"La Makina...A Mil", La Makina Tropical/salsa album of the year, new artist *"Dark Latin Groove", DLG Tropical/salsa video of the year *"Oye Como Va", Tito Puente Jr. Regional Mexican Regional Mexican song of the year *"El Prín ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard Latin Music Awards
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. The ''Billboard'' awards are the Latin music industry’s longest running award. The award ceremonies are held during the same week as Latinfest+ (formerly known as the ''Billboard'' Latin Music Conference). The first award ceremony 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. Musician Enrique Iglesias has won 47 awards, the colombian Shakira has won 42 awards, and is the most awarded female. The ''Billboard'' Latin Music includes entrants from the United States, Latin America, and Spain, although other countries are eligible if an artist performs Latin music. Since 1999 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frankie Ruiz
José Antonio Torresola Ruiz better known as Frankie Ruiz (March 10, 1958 – August 9, 1998) was an American salsa singer and songwriter of Puerto Rican descent. He was a major figure in the ''salsa romántica'' subgenre that was popular in the 1980s and early 1990s. During his youth, he developed a passion for percussion, later confessing that this would have been his second choice after singing. Fan reaction to his work was diverse. Within the Latino community, he was regarded as "one of the best salseros ever", and Puerto Ricans abroad were particularly fond of it because it brought back memories of their homeland. Among non-Latinos, some admitted that his music had been responsible for their interest in salsa as a genre and even the Spanish language. As salsa moved closer to pop music, and toned down the eroticism in its lyrics during the 1990s, Ruiz was challenged, along with other ''salsa romántica'' performers, but he managed to record a number of hits during his late c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler (; (born 8 May 1975) is a Spanish singer and songwriter. He started his recording career in the mid-1990s on the Mexican indie label Fonovisa and became the bestselling Spanish-language act of the decade. By the turn of the millennium, he made a successful crossover into the mainstream English-language market. He signed a multi-album deal with Universal Music Group for US$68 million with Universal Music Latino to release his Spanish albums and Interscope Records to release English albums. In 2010, Iglesias parted with Interscope Records and signed with another Universal Music Group label, Republic Records, to release bilingual albums. In 2015, he parted ways with Universal Music Group after being there for over a decade. He signed with Sony Music and his subsequent albums were to be released by Sony Music Latin in Spanish and RCA Records in English. Iglesias is one of the best-selling Latin music artists with estimated sales of over 70&n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Tropa F
La Tropa F is a Tejano music group from San Antonio, Texas ("Cradle of Freedom") , image_map = , mapsize = 220px , map_caption = Interactive map of San Antonio , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = United States , subdivision_type1= State , subdivision_name1 = Texas , subdivision_ .... Originally named Los Hermanos Farias, the group changed its name to La Tropa F in the 1990s. In 1993, the group won the Tejano Music Award for Best Album of the Year with ''Right On Track''. Members * Jesse Farias, Jr.: lead vocals * Jaime Farias: Keyboards, accordion * Joe Farias: bajo sexto * Jesse Farias: bass guitar * Anthony Farias: percussion, keyboards * Santos Aguilar: Drums References External links * Musical groups from San Antonio Tejano music groups {{DEFAULTSORT:Tropa F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Tigres Del Norte
Los Tigres del Norte (English: ''The Tigers of the North'') are a norteño band from San Jose, California. Originally founded in Mocorito, Sinaloa, Mexico, with sales of 60 million albums, the band is one of the most recognized groups in the genre, due to its long history and its successes within the Mexican community in the diaspora. The band is famous for its political corridos, some of which have been censored, even in its own country. The band is the only Mexican group to win 6 Grammy awards and 12 Latin Grammys. In addition, the band has made 40 films alongside the Almada brothers (Mario and Fernando) among other well-known Mexican actors. The band's style is based on regional music of Mexico, using mainly instruments such as the electric bass (or double bass), accordion, bass, drums, and sometimes other percussion instruments. The lyrics in their songs fluctuate between the romantic and the corrido. In recent years the band has begun to make music in a new genre called ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selena
Selena Quintanilla Pérez (; April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995), known mononymously as Selena, was an American Tejano singer. Called the " Queen of Tejano music", her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century. In 2020, ''Billboard'' magazine put her in third place on their list of "Greatest Latino Artists of All Time", based on both Latin albums and Latin songs chart. Media outlets called her the "Tejano Madonna" for her clothing choices. She also ranks among the most influential Latin artists of all time and is credited for catapulting the Tejano genre into the mainstream market. The youngest child of the Quintanilla family, she debuted on the music scene as a member of the band Selena y Los Dinos, which also included her elder siblings A.B. Quintanilla and Suzette Quintanilla. In the 1980s, she was often criticized and was refused bookings at venues across Texas for performing Tejano musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siempre Selena
''Siempre Selena'' ( en, italic=yes, Always Selena) is the second posthumously released album by American singer Selena, released by EMI Latin on October 29, 1996. The album contained mostly unreleased recordings and remixes of previously released content. Songs on the album range from a 14-year-old Selena on "Soy Amiga" (1986) to the shelved ''Don Juan DeMarco'' (1995) soundtrack song " Siempre Hace Frio". ''Siempre Selena'' was a result of the impact of Selena's death in March 1995, where the singer's father and manager Abraham Quintanilla Jr. began receiving requests from fans of her music. Abraham rediscovered forgotten tapes of songs Selena recorded for various projects. Following her death, Abraham expressed how he wanted to keep the singer's legacy alive and that public knowledge of Selena was very important to him. Critical reception of ''Siempre Selena'' was mixed, with varying reviews suggesting that the album was more for Selena's fan base and found no particular tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pedro Fernández (singer)
José Martín Cuevas Cobos (born September 28, 1969), known by his stage name Pedro Fernández, is a Mexican singer, songwriter, actor, and television host. Fernández began his international career as ''Pedrito'' Fernández at the age of seven. Fernández has recorded thirty-nine albums, acted in seven soap operas, and twenty five films. He has won 4 Latin Grammy Awards. His stage name is composed of the names of two of his favorite singers, (Pedro) Infante and Vicente (Fernandez). Early life His first album, '' La de la Mochila Azul'', named after the single, was released in 1978. His starring role in the film '' La niña de la mochila azul'' (''The Girl with the Blue Backpack'') was released in 1979 and led to a lifetime career of recording and film contracts. Career In 2001, his album Yo No Fui won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Ranchero Album. His album ''De Corazón'' was nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album at the 2003 Latin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grupo Límite
LMT, Grupo Límite, or Límite, is a Mexican Norteño and Tejano band formed in Monterrey, Mexico in 1994. The group was led by singer Alicia Villarreal until she left to pursue a solo career. History The band debuted in 1995 with the record, ''Por Puro Amor'' (sung by Beatriz Alejo Jimenez) , which sold over a million copies. The album featured singles such as "Vete", "Quiero", and "Te Aprovechas." Other subsequent albums were successful. At the 9th Lo Nuestro Awards, Límite received two awards: Regional Mexican Group of the Year and New Artist. The group's sound and look sparked a wave of copycats in Tejano & Norteño music. Grupo Límite's lead singer/songwriter Alicia Villarreal had her own catch phrase, a flirty "ah-hah", which quickly became part of the groups mystique, in addition to her blonde braids. Members *Johanna Maldonado - Vocalist *Dayna Robles - Accordion, *Kimberly Hidalgo - Keyboard *Edith Enriquez - Guitar *Carina Garcia - Bass Guitar *Mariah Cruz - Percuss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oye Como Va
"Oye Cómo Va" is a 1962 cha-cha-chá by Tito Puente, originally released on ''El Rey Bravo'' (Tico Records). The song achieved worldwide popularity in 1970, when it was recorded by American rock group Santana for their album ''Abraxas''. This version was released as a single in 1971, reaching number 13 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number 11 on the ''Billboard'' Easy Listening survey, and number 32 on the R&B chart. The block chord ostinato pattern that repeats throughout the song was most likely borrowed by Puente from Cachao's 1957 mambo "Chanchullo", which was recorded by Puente in 1959. The song has been praised by critics and inducted into the Latin Grammy Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002. Due to its multinational origins—Cuban, Puerto Rican and American—and its many versions by artists from all over the world, "Oye cómo va" has come to represent "the interconnectedness, hybridity and transnationality" of Latin music in the United States. Or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Latin Groove
Dark Latin Groove (DLG) is a salsa band that mixes Salsa music, salsa, reggae and Hip hop music, hip-hop. The group was brought together in New York City, New York by producer Sergio George (who also signed them to his record company Sir George Records) and included Huey Dunbar, Fragancia, and James "Da Barba" de Jesus. Beginnings Looking for vocalists, Sergio George discovered within the salsa club scenes both Huey Dunbar and James "Da Barba" de Jesus. De Jesus had previously been a backup singer for both Tito Nieves and Sistah Souljah. Their first appearance took place in April 1996 when they performed alongside Sergio George, who took up keyboard. Breakup After their third album in 2000, lead singer Huey Dunbar decided to break away from DLG to pursue a solo career. This essentially led to an anticipated breakup of the entire group. James DaBarba and Fragrancia formed a new DLG with a new female member. Rebirth In 2007, DLG producer Sergio George announced that the group w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Latin Groove (album)
''Dark Latin Groove'' is the debut studio album by American salsa group Dark Latin Groove. The album peaked at #35 on the Top Latin Albums Top Latin Albums is a record chart published by ''Billboard'' magazine and is labeled as the most important music chart for Spanish language, full-length albums in the American music market. Like all ''Billboard'' album charts, the chart is based ... chart and #5 on the Tropical Albums chart. The album received a Grammy nomination for Best Tropical Latin Album. Track listing # No Morirá (No Matter What) - 4:31 # Me Va an Extrañar (Unchain My Heart) - 4:41 # Dark Latin Groove - 4:42 # Si Tú No Estás - 4:44 # Muévete - 4:36 # Todo Mi Corazón - 4:59 # Triste y Solo (Broken Hearted) - 4:58 # Suéltame - 4:20 References External links * 1996 debut albums Dark Latin Groove albums Albums produced by Sergio George Sony Discos albums {{latin-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
