Issac Delgado
Issac Delgado is a Cuban salsa artist. Born in 1962 in Mariano, Havana, he … Read Full Bio ↴Issac Delgado is a Cuban salsa artist. Born in 1962 in Mariano, Havana, he began his professional career in 1983, becoming part of the Orquestra de Pancho Alonso; he travelled with the orchestra and in 1987 became the vocalist for Galaxia.
Born: Sept. 11, 1962
Trivia: Delgado spells his first name 'Issac' rather than 'Isaac' because at one time a promoter suggested that if it were spelled with the second 's' backwards, it would form an inspiring heart.
Issac Delgado is a legend in his own time. Probably the most famous contemporary interpretor of timba - Cuba's version of salsa - in the world, the singer has an extraordinary smooth and versatile voice, uncanny timing and the ability to make everything he does seem effortless.
But he still took a big risk coming too the U.S. in 2006 in a bid for greater artistic freedom to make his own kind of music. Timba, a more sophisticated brand of salsa, is not as popular here as less complicated salsa and his move comes at a time when salsa's popularity is seeing a downturn.
Will the risk pay off?
Early Days:
Isaac Felipe Delgado Ramirez was born in Mariano (Havana), Cuba. The middle child of three, his father was a tailor, his mother a performer at the Teatro Musical de La Habana. When he was 10 years old he started studying the violincello, but within a couple of years realized he wasn't all that interested in the instrument - in fact what he really wanted to do was to play soccer. Enrolling in a different school, he turned his skill and attention wholly to the game.
With his formal education behind him, in 1979 Delgado enrolled in the Instituto Superior de Cultura Fisica Manuel Fajardo where he strove to become licensed in sports although by that time he was already a fan of salsa. The following year he joined pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba's Grupo Proyecto; Rubalcaba came from a family of musicians and was interested in a giving the traditional Cuban music he grew up with a modern twist. The experience with Proyecto resonated with Delgado to the extent that he refocused his educational goals, enrolling in a school for professional musicians and taking additional voice lessons.
Delgado's Professional Inauguration :
Up to this point Delgado had not been performing in what could be considered a professional role. That all changed in 1983 when he joined the Orquestra de Pacho Alonso, then moved on to become the lead vocalist for Galaxia in 1987.
Delgado Becomes Vocalist For NG La Banda:
But Delgado really came into his own when he joined NG La Banda in 1988. NG La Banda was making its name with a new sound called timba at a time when Cuba was experiencing change during the tumultuous era called the 'Special Period', following the waning of Soviet influence. The band, timba and Delgado caught the public's imagination and launched Delgado to both local and international fame.
Issac Delgado Y Su Grupo:
Following these years of enormous success, Delgado launched his own group in 1991. The 90s were busy years for the singer as the group performed, won awards (an EGREM in 1992,1993 and 1995) and opened his discotheque Azucar in Cancun.
In 1995 Delgado signed with Ralph Mercado's RMM label which gave him further exposure, opportunities and growing international acclaim.
A New Life In The U.S.:
In 2006, Delgado crossed the Mexico-U.S. border to Laredo, TX. With him were his wife, Massiel Valdez, daughters Dalina and Alessia and Isaac Jr., his son by a previous marriage and a member of Delgado's band. He left behind another son and daughter and still has concerns about their fate on the island. They settled in Tampa, FL.
The move to the U.S. was spurred by a desire for more artistic freedom, although the singer has stated in numerous interviews that it was the death of his mother in 2005 that finally freed him to quietly cross that border.
Delgado then signed with Univision's La Calle Records and hooked up with salsa producer and star-maker Sergio George to collaborate on his first album from the U.S., En Primera Plana. The album title means "On the Front Page", a fitting description of the last few years of Delgado's life.
The album was nominated for numerous awards, including a Latin and regular Grammy award for 'Best Tropical Album'.
Partial Discography
En La Calle (1992) With NG La Banda
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Con Ganas (1994)
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Otra Idea (1997)
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La Formula (2000)
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En Primera Plana (2007)
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Issac Delgado Music Videos
"Yo Te Queria Maria"
"La Mujer Que Te Duele"
"El Macao"
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Issac Delgado on MySpace
Interview with Issac Delgado
Univision Press Release
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Born: Sept. 11, 1962
Trivia: Delgado spells his first name 'Issac' rather than 'Isaac' because at one time a promoter suggested that if it were spelled with the second 's' backwards, it would form an inspiring heart.
Issac Delgado is a legend in his own time. Probably the most famous contemporary interpretor of timba - Cuba's version of salsa - in the world, the singer has an extraordinary smooth and versatile voice, uncanny timing and the ability to make everything he does seem effortless.
But he still took a big risk coming too the U.S. in 2006 in a bid for greater artistic freedom to make his own kind of music. Timba, a more sophisticated brand of salsa, is not as popular here as less complicated salsa and his move comes at a time when salsa's popularity is seeing a downturn.
Will the risk pay off?
Early Days:
Isaac Felipe Delgado Ramirez was born in Mariano (Havana), Cuba. The middle child of three, his father was a tailor, his mother a performer at the Teatro Musical de La Habana. When he was 10 years old he started studying the violincello, but within a couple of years realized he wasn't all that interested in the instrument - in fact what he really wanted to do was to play soccer. Enrolling in a different school, he turned his skill and attention wholly to the game.
With his formal education behind him, in 1979 Delgado enrolled in the Instituto Superior de Cultura Fisica Manuel Fajardo where he strove to become licensed in sports although by that time he was already a fan of salsa. The following year he joined pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba's Grupo Proyecto; Rubalcaba came from a family of musicians and was interested in a giving the traditional Cuban music he grew up with a modern twist. The experience with Proyecto resonated with Delgado to the extent that he refocused his educational goals, enrolling in a school for professional musicians and taking additional voice lessons.
Delgado's Professional Inauguration :
Up to this point Delgado had not been performing in what could be considered a professional role. That all changed in 1983 when he joined the Orquestra de Pacho Alonso, then moved on to become the lead vocalist for Galaxia in 1987.
Delgado Becomes Vocalist For NG La Banda:
But Delgado really came into his own when he joined NG La Banda in 1988. NG La Banda was making its name with a new sound called timba at a time when Cuba was experiencing change during the tumultuous era called the 'Special Period', following the waning of Soviet influence. The band, timba and Delgado caught the public's imagination and launched Delgado to both local and international fame.
Issac Delgado Y Su Grupo:
Following these years of enormous success, Delgado launched his own group in 1991. The 90s were busy years for the singer as the group performed, won awards (an EGREM in 1992,1993 and 1995) and opened his discotheque Azucar in Cancun.
In 1995 Delgado signed with Ralph Mercado's RMM label which gave him further exposure, opportunities and growing international acclaim.
A New Life In The U.S.:
In 2006, Delgado crossed the Mexico-U.S. border to Laredo, TX. With him were his wife, Massiel Valdez, daughters Dalina and Alessia and Isaac Jr., his son by a previous marriage and a member of Delgado's band. He left behind another son and daughter and still has concerns about their fate on the island. They settled in Tampa, FL.
The move to the U.S. was spurred by a desire for more artistic freedom, although the singer has stated in numerous interviews that it was the death of his mother in 2005 that finally freed him to quietly cross that border.
Delgado then signed with Univision's La Calle Records and hooked up with salsa producer and star-maker Sergio George to collaborate on his first album from the U.S., En Primera Plana. The album title means "On the Front Page", a fitting description of the last few years of Delgado's life.
The album was nominated for numerous awards, including a Latin and regular Grammy award for 'Best Tropical Album'.
Partial Discography
En La Calle (1992) With NG La Banda
Listen | Compare Prices
Con Ganas (1994)
Listen | Compare Prices
Otra Idea (1997)
Listen | Compare Prices
La Formula (2000)
Listen | Download | Compare Prices
En Primera Plana (2007)
Listen | Download | Compare Prices
Read Review
Issac Delgado Music Videos
"Yo Te Queria Maria"
"La Mujer Que Te Duele"
"El Macao"
More Issac Delgado
Issac Delgado on MySpace
Interview with Issac Delgado
Univision Press Release
Related Articles
Issac Delgado - CD Review of En Primera Plana by Issac Delgado
Timba - Overview of Uniquely Cuban Timba
Oscar D'Leon - Review of Oscar D'Leon CD Fuzionando
Willy Chirino - Music Review of Cubanisimo by Willy Chirino
Top Salsa Albums 2007
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01 No Vale La Pena No vale la pena Seguir a escondidas Solo por tener tus besos…
Adan y Eva Amala, como si fuera ella la primera mujer Amala, como…
Ajena Acaso tú eres como nadie más Acaso tú eres mi debilidad Tan…
Bailando Yo te miro, se me corta la respiración Cuanto tu me…
Cantame Como Ayer Asi es el Son, asi fue y asi sera mañana…
Como La Primera Vez Ha pasado tanto tiempo Que pense que habia olvidado Ese mome…
Corazón Quiere el hombre amar y ser feliz persiguiendo el sue…
Dime Cual Es Dime cual es Cual es tu guaperia Porque te traigo…
El Macao Una mujer cuando se pega Es como el macao Se…
El Pregón Del Chocolate Vodka ou água de côco pra mim tanto faz Gosto quando…
El Solar de la California Andar por 23 muy relajado Te piensas que es madridy es…
Ella es un reloj Ella es un reloj que abraza sus minutos Como una virtud,…
En Espuma y Arena Aunque siempre me veas Con una flor en vela Tejiendo abeceda…
Este Son Para Ti Recien empiezo a comprender que te he llevado en mi Desde…
La Fiesta Dale! dale! Ven conmigo a celebrar Que voy a hacer una fiest…
La Fórmula Tengo una fórmula, que sé que no fallará Un poco de…
La Mujer de Mi Vida Fue la primera vez Y mirarte basto Al menos para saber Que e…
La Mujer Que Mas Te Duele Puedo entender el dolor que hay en ti Porque hace tiempo…
La Mujer Que Más Te Duele [feat. Victor Manuelle] Puedo entender el dolor que hay en ti Porque hace tiempo…
La Primera Noche Ha pasado tanto tiempo Que pense que habia olvidado Ese…
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La Titimania 6 de la mañana... Temprano sale en su carro Iba…
La Vida Es un Carnaval Ay no hay que llorar, que la vida es un…
Luz Viajera Yo solo se que simplemente te perdí Como si fueras luz…
Malecón Voy caminando por el Malecón aunque tú no me veas,…
Mi romántica Ella es muy linda por fuera Pero más bella por dentro Donde…
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Necesito Una Amiga La historia que vivimos fue siempre La locura de dos enamora…
Necesito Una Amiga/Qué Te Pasa Loco/No Me Mires A Los Ojos/La Fórmula La historia que vivimos Fue siempre la locura De dos enamora…
No Me Mires A Los Ojos Me es difícil mirarte, tan segura te ves y no imaginas…
No Vale la Pena No vale la pena Seguir a escondidas Solo por tener tus bes…
Para Bailar la Rumba Me he enterado que andan por ahí, un poco preocupado Y…
Perdona Perdóname todo si es que te ofendí Perdóname todo si es…
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Que No Se Te Olvide Eguramente, no quedo mas solución Que separarnos, a pesar De…
Qué pasa loco Esta noche he soñado mil veces besarle la Piel recorrer con…
Que Paso Loco Esta noche he soñado mil veces besarle la piel Recorrer con…
Que Puedo Yo Que puedo yo Cuando me late de amores la vida…
Quien fuera Estoy buscando una palabra En el umbral de tu misterio ¿Quié…
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Tu Tienes Magia Bella y femenina fragil como flor tierna y agresiva haciendo…
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