Angela Álvarez (born June 13, 1927) is a Cuban-born American singer and the oldest Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist winner ever. She shared the 2022 award with Silvana Estrada at the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards.[1][2][3]
Angela Alvarez | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 13, 1927 Cuba |
| Spouse(s) |
Orlando Alvarez (died 1977) |
| Website | www |
Her songs were first recorded in an album produced by her grandson, film composer and producer Carlos José Alvarez.[4]
Alvarez appears in the 2022 remake of Father of the Bride (which stars Andy Garcia) singing the beloved Cuban musical standard "Quiéreme mucho".[5][6][7]
References edit
- ^ DeSantis, Rachel (November 4, 2022). "How a Lifetime of Songwriting Helped Angela Álvarez Earn Her First Latin Grammy Nomination at 95". People. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ Huston-Crespo, Marysabel (November 17, 2022). "Angela Álvarez makes history at age 95 with Latin Grammy tie win for best new artist". CNN. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ Page, Sydney (November 10, 2022). "Angela Alvarez, 95, is nominated for Latin Grammy Best New Artist". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ "Meet 94-year-old rising star Angela Alvarez". Yahoo! News. June 28, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ Ratner-Arias, Sigal (November 1, 2022). "How a 95-Year-Old Grandmother Nabbed a Latin Grammy Best New Artist Nomination". Billboard.
- ^ Radžiūtė, Eglė (November 16, 2022). "Father Prohibits His Daughter From Becoming A Musician, She Gets Nominated For Latin Grammy Nearly 80 Years Later After Grandson Records Her Songs". Bored Panda. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ Moreno, Sarah (October 11, 2022). "Cubana de 95 años nominada al Grammy como artista revelación". El Nuevo Herald. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
External links edit
- Angela Alvarez discography at Discogs
- Angela Alvarez at IMDb
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