Juan Gabriel
Mexican singer and songwriter (1950–2016)
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- Alberto Aguilera Valadez ( Spanish pronunciation: [alˈβeɾto aɣiˈleɾa βalaˈðes] ; 7 January 1950 – 28 August 2016), known professionally as Juan Gabriel ( pronounced [ˈxwaŋ ɡaˈβɾjel] ), was a Mexican singer-songwriter.
- Widely regarded as one of the best and most prolific Mexican composers and singers of all time, he is considered a pop icon.
- His nineteenth studio album, Recuerdos, Vol.
- During his career, Juan Gabriel wrote around 1,800 songs.
Alberto Aguilera Valadez (Spanish pronunciation: [alˈβeɾto aɣiˈleɾa βalaˈðes]; 7 January 1950 – 28 August 2016), known professionally as Juan Gabriel (pronounced [ˈxwaŋ ɡaˈβɾjel] ), was a Mexican singer-songwriter. Colloquially nicknamed Juanga (pronounced [ˈxwaŋɡa]) and El Divo de Juárez, Juan Gabriel was known for his flamboyant style, which broke norms and standards within the Latin music industry. Widely regarded as one of the best and most prolific Mexican composers and singers of all time, he is considered a pop icon.
Juan Gabriel is one of the best-selling Latin music artists in history and the top-selling Mexican artist of all time, with over 100 million records sold worldwide. His nineteenth studio album, Recuerdos, Vol. II, is reportedly the best-selling album of all time in Mexico, with over eight million copies sold. During his career, Juan Gabriel wrote around 1,800 songs.
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