Jose Javier Pérez Ramirez (born April 11, 1967), better known by his stage name Javier Monthiel, is a Honduran singer and composer and one of the most outstanding artists in the country.[1] Among his original works are Así es mi tierra, Mujeres Latinas, Amiga and Más allá del Corazón, songs that among others have allowed him to reach international stages and to be currently one of the most important figures of Honduran music.[2][3]
Javier Monthiel | |
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| Born | Jose Javier Pérez Ramirez April 11, 1967 Ocotepeque, Ocotepeque, Honduras |
| Nationality | Honduras |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer |
| Parent(s) | Antonio Leiva Tereza de Jesús Ramirez |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | romantic balad · merengue · cumbia · rock balad · bachata |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar on occasion |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | J.M. Productions International |
| Website | JavierMonthiel.com |
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Biography edit
Javier Monthiel was born on April 11, 1967, in Ocotepeque, son of Antonio Leiva and Tereza de Jesús Ramirez. Javier inherited his musical aptitude from his father, who was a Honduran saxophonist and musician by profession. However, Javier did not meet his father until he was twelve years old and never spent much time with him. More influential in his life was his stepfather Valentín Pérez, a railway worker, whom Javier credits with having taught him honesty, humility and the value of hard work.[1] Javier began to sing at the school, initially at Soledad Fernández Cruz and then at the Dionisio de Herrera institute in San Pedro Sula, where in 1984 he won the Summer Song Festival championship in Tela, Atlántida in 1984.[2]
After Javier finished school in 1985, he worked at the national telecommunications company, Hondutel. During this time he performed at the amateur level and matured as a composer. In 1990, Javier Monthiel also entered the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras, where he obtained a degree in Business administration in 1998. In 1990 he also launched his professional career with the release of his first album produced in the Republic of El Salvador. This album included two original works, Tus Ojos Son and Culpables Rápido. These songs quickly became known within the romantic genre in Honduras.
Recognized in Honduras by 1992, Javier Monthiel signed an artistic contract with a soft drink bottling company to perform in a series of concerts together with other artists from Latin America. During this tour, Javier shared the stage acting alternately with the puertorriqueño Chayanne in soccer stadiums in Honduras and Guatemala.[4] After these successful performances, Javier Monthiel opened the concerts of the Mexican Yuri, the Argentinian Enanitos Verdes and Soda Stereo and the Venezuelan Ricardo Montaner among others. He subsequently alternated concerts with other international artists and opened presentations at important artistic and cultural events in Honduras, such as beauty pageants and the OTI Festival.
In 1995 Javier Monthiel began presentations that would propel him to become one of the best-known artists in the country. That year he was invited to sing the Honduran National Anthem at the opening of the World Cup competitions in San Pedro Sula. This was followed by presentations at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the Miami Orange Bowl at Miami, the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium at Washington, D.C., Estadio Revolución (now Estadio Rommel Fernández) in the city of Panama and Estadio Cuscatlán in El Salvador among others. Then, a year later, he was called to sing the National Anthem of Honduras for games of the Honduras national team when it played in the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.
Today Javier Monthiel has 15 album productions, a wide variety of video musical clips produced in national and international stages, and a whole range of promotional material of international quality.[5][6] These are representative of the discography and videography of this Central American artist, and documentaries in which he has participated.[7]
Recognitions and awards edit
| Year | Award or Recognition |
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| 1991 | New Artist of the Year |
| 1992 | Honduran Artist of the Year |
| 1995 | Singer of the Year |
| 1997 | Honduran Composer of the Year |
| 2002 | Video of the year for the song Amiga |
| 2008 | Deserved Tribute in New York[8] |
| 2010 | National Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award |
| 2014 | Composer of the Year for the song Así es Mi Tierra |
| 2015 | International Lifetime Achievement Award in New York Central American and Caribbean awards |
| 2016 | Honduran Composer of the Year |
| 2017 | Golden Microphone Award in New York |
| 2018 | Fox Music USA Latin Awards - Central American Artist of the Year [9][10][11] |
| 2019 | Mariscal de la Tarima de Central America[12][13] |
| 2021 | Premios Fox Music USA — Nominated "Best Central American Composer 2022"[14] |
| 2022 | International Trajectory Award, XXVII Annual Award Ceremony Premio lo Nuestro Nicaragua 2022[15] |
| 2022 | Premios Fox Music USA — "Central American Composer of the Year"[15] |
Original compositions edit
Javier Monthiel's compositions include romantic and merengue songs, and the fusion of both genres.
Bachata edit
- Aquella noche
Ballad edit
Pop ballad edit
- Tus ojos son
Rock ballad edit
- Niños en la calle
Merengue edit
- Mujeres Latinas esa chica quiere
- Si tu no estas ( versión merengue)
Ranchera edit
Romantic edit
- Amiga
- Ay mujer
- Cuando entregas amor
- Culpables
- Dime tu
- En el día del amor
- Ganas de ti
- Jamás, jamás
- Mas allá del corazón
- Mi fan número uno
- Mi niña
- Paz en la ciudad
- Si tu no estas
- Tú en Navidad
- Una canción cantaré
Fusion rhythms edit
- Así es mi tierra
- Es Honduras
- Al ritmo del gol
Discography edit
The albums by Javier Monthiel recall the flavor of the land of Honduras and the cultural wealth of its people. Javier Monthiel's entire discography is original work by the artist.[18] His compositions range in genres from romantic ballad, through merengue, cumbia, rock ballad, and bachata.[19][20][21][22][23]
- 1990 Tus ojos Son
- 1992 Suena guitarra suena
- 1993 Solo sin tí
- 1997 Es Honduras
- 2001 Amiga
- 2002 Más allá del corazón
- 2003 Si tú no estás
- 2005 Mujeres Latinas
- 2006 Esa chica quiere
- 2008 Hay mujer
- 2010 Madrecita del Alma
- 2011 Mi viejo mi Amiga
- 2014 Paz en la ciudad
- 2015 Una canción Cantaré
- 2016 Clásicos Hondureños y Más
- 2017 Aquella noche
Videos edit
- Amiga
- Bananero
- Cantare para Tí
- En El Día del Amor
- Es Honduras
- Esa Chica Quiere
- Ganas de Tí
- Himno Nacional de Honduras
- Honduras Mi Tierra — This work gives recognition to the ethnic groups of Honduras and thereby highlights their cultural values.[24][25]
- Jamás
- Madrecita del Alma
- Mas Alla del Corazón
- Mi Viejo Mi Amigo
- Mujer[26]
- Mujeres Latinas
- Noche de Luna en La Ceiba
- Si Tu no Estas
- Tú en Navidad
- Una Canción Cantare
- Virgen de Suyapa
Artists with whom Javier Monthiel has performed edit
| Year | Combination | Concert Location |
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| 1992 | Javier Monthiel and Chayanne |  Estadio Francisco Morazán, San Pedro Sula, Honduras
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| 1993 | Javier Monthiel and El General | Campo Agas, San Pedro Sula, Honduras
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| 1994 | Javier Monthiel and Chayanne |  Estadio Nacional Mateo Flores (now named Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores), Guatemala
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| 1994 | Javier Monthiel and Miguel Mateos | Estadio Chochi Sosa, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
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| 1997 | Javier Monthiel and Jorge Muñiz |  Special presentation, Estadio Azteca, Mexico D.F.
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| 2002 | Javier Monthiel and Ricardo Montaner | Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano, San Pedro Sula, Honduras
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| 2004 | Javier Monthiel and Álvaro Torres | Campo Agas, San Pedro Sula, Honduras
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| 2006 | Javier Monthiel and Enanitos Verdes | Hotel Copantl, San Pedro Sula, Honduras
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| 2008 | Javier Monthiel and Toño Rosario |  In Concert, Washington, D.C., USA[27][28]
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| 2014 | Javier Monthiel and Marco Antonio Solís | Estadio Francisco Morazán, San Pedro Sula, Honduras
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| 2015 | Javier Monthiel and Los Horóscopos de Durango | Orange, New Jersey, USA
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| 2016 | Javier Monthiel and Grupo Niche | Morristown, New Jersey, USA
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| 2017 | Javier Monthiel and Álvaro Torres | Miami, Florida, American Airlines, USA
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See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b Daniela Ramos (December 9, 2016). "Javier Monthiel destaca lo mejor de Honduras" [Javier Monthiel highlights the best of Honduras]. La Prensa (in Spanish). Retrieved November 20, 2017.
- ^ a b Fredy Pineda (February 22, 2017). "Javier Monthiel figura importante y reconocida de la música" [Javier Monthiel an important and recognized figure in music] (in Spanish). Noticias Honduras HN. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ^ "Monthiel captures his Honduran pride". La Prensa (in Spanish). August 15, 2011. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
- ^ Renan Martínez (February 23, 2008). "El cantante y compositor Javier Monthiel saltó de los festivales colegiales a los escenarios internacionales" [Singer and composer Javier Monthiel jumped from collegiate festivals to international stages]. La Prensa (in Spanish). San Pedro Sula, Honduras. pp. 12–13.
- ^ Bessy Hernández (January 29, 2007). "Espectáculo con lo nuestro" [Perform with our own]. La Prensa (in Spanish). Retrieved December 19, 2017.
- ^ Bessy Hernández (January 29, 2007). "Hasta pronto, Javier Monthiel" [See you soon, Javier Monthiel]. La Prensa. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
- ^ "Monthiel en La ciudad de los zorzales" [Monthiel in The city of the zorzales]. La Prensa (in Spanish). San Pedro Sula, Honduras. November 3, 2008. p. 56.
- ^ "Premian a 11 hondureños en el mes de la hispanidad" [Awards to 11 Hondurans during Hispanic Culture Month]. La Tribuna (in Spanish). October 8, 2015. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
- ^ "Fox Music USA Latin Awards 2018". FaceBook. Fox Music USA. October 19, 1918. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- ^ "Javier Monthiel recibirá el premio Artista Centroamericano 2018 en EEUU" [Javier Monthiel will receive the Central American Artist Award 2018 in the US]. La Prensa (in Spanish). October 27, 2018. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
- ^ Melissa Hernandez (November 18, 2018). "Cantautor hondureño, Javier Monthiel, recibe premio Fox Music USA Latin Award" [Honduran Singer, Javier Monthiel, Receives Fox Music USA Latin Award]. Tiempo Digital (in Spanish). Retrieved November 24, 2018.
- ^ "Javier Monthiel nombrado Mariscal de la Tarima de CA del Carnaval de Miami" [Javier Monthiel named Stage Marshall from Central America in Miami Carnaval]. La Prensa (in Spanish). March 2, 2019. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
- ^ "Hondureños brillan en Festival de la Calle 8" [Hondurans shine at 8th Street Festival]. La Prensa (in Spanish). March 13, 2019. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
- ^ "Desde Honduras Javier Monthiel - "Mejor Compositor Centroamericano"". Premios Fox Music USA (in Spanish). Facebook. November 2, 2021. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- ^ a b "Artista hondureño Javier Monthiel recibirá dos reconocimientos en el extranjero" [Honduran artist Javier Monthiel will receive two awards abroad]. La Prensa (in Spanish). August 3, 2022. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ^ "Javier Monthiel su Nueva Faceta de Corte Ranchero" [Javier Monthiel his New Facet of Ranchero]. Mundomusical (Facebook) (in Spanish). San Pedro Sula, Honduras: Mundo Musical. May 17, 2021. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ Monthiel, Javier. "Tu Faso Amor / Un tema original de Javier Monthiel (2021)". YouTube. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
- ^ Amay, Ester (March–April 2003). "Javier Monthiel, un artista romántico" [Javier Monthiel, a romantic artist]. Revista Llaves (in Spanish). San Pedro Sula, Honduras: Fundación Llaves: 10–11.
- ^ "Con el Apoyo de la Alcaldía Sampedrana, El Cantautor Javier Monthiel Presentó Su Nueva Producción Discográfica Clássicos Hondureños y Más" [With the support of City Hall in San Pedro Sula, the singer Javier Monthiel presented his new record production Honduran Classics and More]. Municipalidad de San Pedro Sula (in Spanish). December 1, 2016. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
- ^ "Javier Monthiel Presentó su Nueva Producción Discográfica Clássicos Hondureños y Más" [Javier Monthiel Presented His New Album Honduran Classics and More]. Hondudiaro.com. December 1, 2016. Archived from the original on August 12, 2019. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ^ "Fortaleciendo el Orgullo Catracho de Javier Monthiel" [Strengthening Honduran Pride with Javier Monthiel]. La Tribuna (in Spanish). June 12, 2014. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- ^ Reyes, Karen N. (December 1, 2016). "Con el apoyo de la alcaldía sampedrana, el cantautor Javier Monthiel presentó su nueva producción discográfica" [With the support of the San Pedro Sula City Hall, singer-songwriter Javier Monthiel presented his new record production]. HRN La voz de Honduras! (in Spanish). Tegucigalpa, Honduras: Emisoras Unidas. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- ^ "Javier Monthiel Presentó su Nueva Producción discográfica "Clásicos Hondureños y Más"" [Javier Monthiel Presented his New Record Production "Clásicos Hondureños y Más"]. Hondudiario.com (in Spanish). January 12, 2016. Archived from the original on August 12, 2019. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
- ^ Sarmiento, Eddy (April 23, 2014). "Javier Monthiel estrena nuevo videoclip" [Javier Monthiel releases new video clip]. El Tiempo (in Spanish). San Pedro Sula, Honduras. p. 47.
- ^ Viki Pérez Aguilar (April 6, 2014). "Hondureño Javier Monthiel lanzará nuevo video clip" [Honduran Javier Monthiel will launch new video clip]. La Prensa (in Spanish). Retrieved December 19, 2017.
- ^ Daniela Ramos (January 25, 2017). "Javier Monthiel dedica canción a las mujeres hondureñas" [Javier Monthiel dedicates song to Honduran women]. La Prensa (in Spanish). Retrieved December 21, 2017.
- ^ Viki Pérez Aguilar (September 8, 2008). "Javier partió hacia EUA" [Javier Leaves for the USA]. La Prensa (in Spanish). Retrieved December 19, 2017.
- ^ Ninoska Morales (June 27, 2008). "De gira por Estados Unidos" [On tour in the United States]. La Prensa (in Spanish). Retrieved December 21, 2017.
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