Aida Cuevas
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| Background information | |
| Born |
September 24, 1963 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Origin | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Genres | Mariachi, Ranchera, Spanish |
| Occupation(s) | Singer and Actress |
| Instruments | Voice |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Labels | BMG-Ariola, IM, Sony Music, Warner Music |
| Website |
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Aida Cuevas (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈiða ˈkweβas]; born September 24, 1963) is a famous Mexican singer who has created one of the most important careers in the traditional Mexican and Latin American music. Affectionately known as the "The Queen of Ranchera Music”, [1] With a 40-year artistic career, this Latin Grammy Award winner and nominated singer has released 37 albums, selling more than 7 million copies worldwide. [2] Cuevas is a master of the Mariachi art song, offering a full range of mariachi numbers including her infamous falsetto heavyweight “El Pastor ” and "La Cigarra", her iconic Juan Gabriel hits including “Te Doy Las Gracias,” “Te Vas a Quedar Con Las Ganas,” and “Quizás Mañana,” to the people pleasers “Traición a Juan,” “Me Equivoque Contigo,” and “No Me Amenaces.” Her unique voice and style have allowed her to cultivate a successful career spanning decades, leaving a remarkable imprint in the history of Mexican music.
Early life
Aida Cuevas began singing in amateur contests at the age of 11 and was quickly discovered because of her exceptional talent. Her first national exposure was singing in a weekly live radio program called "El Taller XEW" in 1975 at the age of 12 years. A year later she was performing on stages across Europe. These performances quickly lead her to be known as "La Voz de México" (The Voice of Mexico) at an early age. Her talent has led her to perform across 4 continents since 1976.
Discography
| Year | CD Title | Artist | Produced by | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Aida Cuevas con el Mariachi Continental Estrada | Aida Cuevas | ||
| 1977 | Para Ti | Aida Cuevas | ||
| 1978 | Los Reyes del Palenque | Aida Cuevas y Humberto Cabañas | ||
| 1979 | Cari Cari | Aida Cuevas | Armando Manzanero | |
| 1980 | La Palenquera | Aida Cuevas | ||
| 1983 | Aida Cuevas canta lo nuevo de Juan Gabriel | Aida Cuevas | Juan Gabriel | |
| 1984 | Ahora y Siempre, La Voz de México | Aida Cuevas | Rigoberto Alfaro | |
| 1985 | Exitos | Aida Cuevas y Lucha Villa | Juan Gabriel | |
| 1986 | Rio Crecido | Aida Cuevas | Prisma | |
| 1987 | Aida Cuevas canta a Juan Gabriel | Aida Cuevas | Juan Gabriel | |
| 1988 | Lo Mejor de José Alfredo Jiménez | Aida Cuevas | Rigoberto Alfaro | |
| 1989 | Canciones de mi pueblo | Aida Cuevas | Rigoberto Alfaro | |
| 1990 | Decisión | Aida Cuevas | ||
| 1991 | Aida Cuevas con la Banda del Recodo | Aida Cuevas y la Banda del Recodo | Don Cruz Lizárraga | |
| 1992 | Te Traigo Ganas | Aida Cuevas | Kiko Campos y Fernando Rivas | |
| 1992 | Huapangos | Aida Cuevas | Rigoberto Alfaro | |
| 1993 | Boleros, Voz y Sentimiento | Various | ||
| 1994 | Exitos | Aida Cuevas y Rocio Banquells | ||
| 1995 | El Dueto del Siglo | Aida Cuevas y Carlos Cuevas | Chamín Correa | |
| 1996 | Canciones Inéditas de María Grever | Aida Cuevas | Chucho Ferrer | |
| 1997 | En Vivo desde El Auditorio Nacional | Aida Cuevas y Carlos Cuevas | ||
| 1998 | Lucha Reyes: Remembranzas | Aida Cuevas | Rigoberto Alfaro | |
| 1999 | La Reina de la Canción Ranchera | Aida Cuevas | Cutberto Pérez | |
| 2000 | Los Autores del Siglo | Aida Cuevas y Carlos Cuevas | Chucho Ferrer | |
| 2001 | Háblame de Amor | Aida Cuevas | Sonia Rivas | |
| 2002 | Enhorabuena | Aida Cuevas | Bebu Silvetti | |
| 2004 | Suite Mexicana de Agustín Lara | Aida Cuevas | ||
| 2010 | De Corazón a Corazón... Mariachi Tango. | Aida Cuevas | Rodrigo Cuevas | |
| 2013 | Totalmente Juan Gabriel | Aida Cuevas | Rodrigo Cuevas y Fernando de Santiago | |
| 2014 | Canto a mi Tierra | Aida Cuevas | Rodrigo Cuevas | |
| 2015 | Pa' Que Sientas Lo Que Siento | Aida Cuevas y Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles | Rodrigo Cuevas y José Hernández | |
Movies
- (1981) Te Solté la Rienda
- (1983) No Vale Nada la Vida
- (1989) La Gallera
- (1989) Pero Sigo Siendo el Rey
- (1990) El Tigre del Norte
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 1977 | Trophy Cenanchero (Málaga, Spain) |
| 1978 | Queen of the Taxi Drivers of Mexico City |
| 1978 | Ranchera Revelation of the National Newspaper Union |
| 1979 | First Mexican Artist to inaugurate an American television broadcasting station Channel 56 |
| 1980 | Feminine Revelation of the II Ranchero Festival |
| 1980 | Queen of the Asociación of Charros of Los Ángeles |
| 1980 | Folkloric Revelation of the El Heraldo Newspaper |
| 1981 | Folkloric Revelation of the El Heraldo Newspaper |
| 1981 | Queen of the Billeteros of México |
| 198? | Folkloric Majesty (Prensa Nacional) |
| 1985 | Received keys of the City of Stockton by Mayor Parkinson |
| 1986 | Ambassador of the friendship of México - Norteamérica |
| 1990 | Best interpreter of the OTI Festival |
| 1992 | Queen of the Shoemakers of San Mateo Atenco |
| 1996 | Silver Star award of the best voice in Mexico |
| 1997 | Jalisco Award of the Charreria, best voice and best dressed |
| 1998 | Queen of the Mariachis |
| 2002 | Mr. Amigo |
| 2002 | Latin Grammy nominee, Best Ranchero album (Enhorabuena) |
| 2005 | Queen of the Mariachis |
| 2010 | Latin Grammy Award, Best Tango album (De Corazón a Corazón... Mariachi Tango) |
| 2013 | Latin Grammy nominee, Best Ranchero album (Totalmente Juan Gabriel) |
| 2015 | Latin Grammy nominee, Best Ranchero album (Pa' Que Sientas Lo Que Siento) |
Notable Aida Cuevas songs
- El Pastor
- Cari Cari
- "La Cigarra"
- Te Doy Las Gracias
- A la luz de los Cocuyos
- Quizás Mañana
- Te vas a quedar con las ganas
- Qué buena suerte
- Un Mundo Raro
- Mi Ciudad
- Qué Bonita es mi Tierra
- Siempre Te Amaré
- "Pa' Que Sientas Lo Que Siento"
References
- ↑ Harris, Craig. "Biography: Aida Cuevas". Allmusic. Retrieved 10 April 2010.
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