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José Feliciano
Puerto Rican musician (born 1945) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Feliciano and the second or maternal family name is García.
José Montserrate Feliciano García (Spanish pronunciation: [xoˈse feliˈsjano]; born September 10, 1945) is a Puerto Rican musician. He recorded many international hits, including his rendition of the Doors' "Light My Fire" and his self-penned Christmas song "Feliz Navidad". Music genres he explores consist of fusion of many styles, such as Latin, blues, jazz, soul and rock music, created primarily with the help of his signature acoustic guitar sound.[1]
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Birth name | José Montserrate Feliciano García |
Born | (1945-09-10) September 10, 1945 (age 78) Lares, Puerto Rico |
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Years active | 1962–present |
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Website | josefeliciano |
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In the United States, Feliciano became popular in the 1960s, particularly after his 1968 album Feliciano! reached number 2 on the music charts.[1] Since then in his career, he released over 50 albums worldwide in both English and Spanish language.