María Rosa Yorio (born August 28, 1954 in

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) is an Argentine painter, singer, songwriter, instructor and band leader.

Early work

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina; María Rosa started doing vocals with legendary band

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and gained recognition as a leading female singer of PorSuiGieco. She rose to fame with Los Desconocidos de Siempre along with band leader

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. Later on Yorio started a solo career in the late 70's recording 5 albums on the 80's.

80’s and 90’s activity

On her debut album "Con los ojos cerrados" (1980), she was supported with recognized musicians such as Charly Garcia, Juan Carlos "Mono Fontana,

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and María Gabriela Epumer among others. Yorio's second album was produced by

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and in 1983 she released a children's LP. She returned to classic folk with "Por la vida" (1984) turning to pop sound on "Puertos" (1986), adopting "Yorio" as her only stage name.

Career

* 1972-1975:

Vocals. * 1974-1976: PorSuiGieco. * 1977-1979: Los Desconocidos de Siempre. * 1980 to present: Solo Career.

Discography

With Porsuigieco

* ''Porsuigieco'' (1976)

With Nito Mestre y los Desconocidos de Siempre

* ''Nito Mestre y los Desconocidos de Siempre'' (1977) * ''Los Desconocidos de Siempre II'' (1978) * ''Saltaba sobre las Nubes'' (1979)

Solo albums

* Con los Ojos Cerrados (1980) * Mandando todo a Singapur (1982) * El disco de los chicos enamorados (1983) * Por la vida (1984) * Puertos (1986) * Rodillas (1987) * Asesina serial (2002)

External links

Biografia de María Rosa Yorio - Rock.com.ar
María Rosa Yorio Biography. * p. 34. Volume 153 of ''Leer y crear''.
full text at Google Books
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