Spanish Singers are the heart of the Spanish community. Everybody listens to different singers, whether they are from the older generation or the younger generation. But there is always a singer that everybody recognizes, whether it’s their voice, music, albums, or appearance; everybody, from the old to the younger generation, will always recognize these legendary singers.
Vicente Fernandez
Was a famous Spanish artist born February 17, 1940, is recognized as one of the most influential Spanish artists of all time. He is from Huentitan el alto, Jalisco, Mexico. A Humble Rancho to Riches Story, growing up poor and working from an early age, he was inspired by ranchera music and cinema icons. Vicente Fernandez died on December 12, 2021, yet his legacy still lives on as his music is one of the most influential ever heard in the Spanish community.
Julio Iglesias
A famous Spanish singer-songwriter and football player, is well known for his record-breaking 300 million records sold in 14 different languages, and his son, Enrique Iglesias, who followed in his footsteps and became a famous artist as well. Julio Iglesias was born on September 23, 1943, in Madrid, Spain. He was a professional soccer player for the team Real Madrid. After his graduation, he won the 1968 Benidorm Festival with a song he composed himself, “La vida sigue igual,” and signed with Discos Columbia records.
Selena Quintanilla
She was a singer and songwriter known as the “Queen of Tejano Music.” Her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican American entertainers. Throughout her career, Selena Quintanilla has made many well-known songs and spread her influence in many ways, but sadly, on the morning of March 31, 1995, the American singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was fatally shot at the Days Inn located in Corpus Christi, Texas. Although Paramedics arrived and tried to save her life, she was pronounced dead at Corpus Christi Memorial Hospital. After her death, her song Selena became her first posthumous crossover album to reach the top of the Billboard 200, a historic achievement for a Latin artist. Selena’s music continues to be popular, with songs shared on social media platforms like TikTok, and to this day, she remains a symbol of empowerment and pride for the Latinx community.
Celia Cruz
Was a Cuban-American salsa musician celebrated as the “Queen of Salsa,” known for her powerful voice and vibrant stage presence. She rose to fame with the Cuban orchestra La Sonora Matancera and became a global icon after emigrating to the U.S., where she then popularized salsa music and became a symbol of Black Caribbean expression. Her career spanned six decades, earning her multiple Grammy Awards and numerous honors, including her inclusion in the American Women Quarters Program.
José José
José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz was a Mexican singer, actor, and composer who rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s. Known as “El Príncipe de la Canción” (the Prince of Song), he was a romantic balladeer with a wide vocal range. He sold out venues like Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall. His 1983 album Secreto sold more than 20 million copies. Unfortunately, Jose Jose stopped singing due to irreparable damage from his fight with alcoholism, the immense strain of his career, and later faced health issues, including pancreatic cancer. Thus, he succumbed to pancreatic cancer and died at the age of 71.