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Raphael (singer)
Spanish recording artist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the French singer Raphaël, see Raphaël Haroche.
Miguel Rafael Martos Sánchez (born 5 May 1943), often simply referred to as Raphael, is a Spanish singer. Raphael is recognized as one of the most successful Spanish singers in the world, having sold more than 70 million records worldwide in 7 languages. Currently, he is considered one of the most active singers of the so-called "divos of the romantic ballad", touring throughout America and Europe, transmitting for 60 years of artistic career, a repertoire full of novelty, for which his oldest songs are being recorded again, thus remastering with modern sounds closer to today's youth.
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Martos and the second or maternal family name is Sánchez.
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Raphael | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Miguel Rafael Martos Sánchez |
Also known as | Raphaelito |
Born | (1943-05-05) 5 May 1943 (age 81) Linares, Jaén, Spain |
Origin | Linares, Spain |
Genres | Pop music, Latin ballad |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1959–present |
Labels | Hispavox, EMI, Sony |
Website | www.raphaelnet.com |
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