Raquel Zozaya is a Cuban born singer of Tropical / Salsa music now living i… Read Full Bio ↴Raquel Zozaya is a Cuban born singer of Tropical / Salsa music now living in Colombia.
As a young girl, she competed in talent shows and festivals with great success. In 1983, she was the winner of the Cuban television contest “Todo el mundo canta”. She studied at El Instituto Superior de Arte de la Habana where she obtained a degree in Music specializing in vocal performance. This education helped hone her vocal skills. In her third year at the school she toured Peru with the theater group “Teatro Lírico de la Provincia de Holguin.” She also performed numerous plays of Traviata de Verdi at the Garcia Lorca Theater in Cuba.
In 1996, she began her recording career with two bolero-jazz songs recorded with NG La Banda under the direction of Jose Luis Cortes “El Tosco” for the Spanish label Actual Records. In 1996, she recorded as lead vocalist with Pio Leyva and Cuba’s Folkloric Chorus in the album titled Santiago by Ry Cooder and the Irish group The Chieftains. This album won a Grammy in the world music category. The following year she recorded two duos with Omara Portuondo of the legendary Buena Vista Social Club.
Her first solo album, Un Pecado Nuevo, was produced by Jorge Rodriguez and released by Egrem Records in 1998. This album includes a duo with guest Tito Gomez. Again in 1998, she won first place at the XX Festival Internacional de la Cancion Festibuga in Colombia. Subsequently, Raquel signed a contract with Discos Fuentes. The first of multiple albums for this label, Cuban Souvenirs, was produced under the direction of Alberto Barros and released in 1998.
In 2003 she was guest artist in Sonora Carruseles' Grammy nominated album La Salsa la Traigo Yo. In addition to a discography of over 13 solo albums and videos, Raquel has been a guest artist on three of Julio Ernesto Estrada “Fruko” albums as well as on Quinto Mayor's En Concierto video. Her most recent guest appearance is in Alberto Barros’ video Tributo a la Salsa Colombiana bonus track Tributo a la Salsa del Mundo.
Her latest album, Cubaneando con…Raquel Zozaya was produced by Diego Galé for Codiscos/Salsa Power and released in 2006. This album showcases a wide range of boleros, son and salsa and includes a duet with Maelo Ruiz.
Raquel is gifted with a beautiful voice with a soprano register and is regarded as one of Cuba’s best vocalists of her generation. She has toured in more than 20 Latin American and European countries and performed for one year during Tropicana Cabaret 50th anniversary show and has shared the stage with renowned artists and producers... Since 1998, Raquel has been residing in Medellin, Colombia.
As a young girl, she competed in talent shows and festivals with great success. In 1983, she was the winner of the Cuban television contest “Todo el mundo canta”. She studied at El Instituto Superior de Arte de la Habana where she obtained a degree in Music specializing in vocal performance. This education helped hone her vocal skills. In her third year at the school she toured Peru with the theater group “Teatro Lírico de la Provincia de Holguin.” She also performed numerous plays of Traviata de Verdi at the Garcia Lorca Theater in Cuba.
In 1996, she began her recording career with two bolero-jazz songs recorded with NG La Banda under the direction of Jose Luis Cortes “El Tosco” for the Spanish label Actual Records. In 1996, she recorded as lead vocalist with Pio Leyva and Cuba’s Folkloric Chorus in the album titled Santiago by Ry Cooder and the Irish group The Chieftains. This album won a Grammy in the world music category. The following year she recorded two duos with Omara Portuondo of the legendary Buena Vista Social Club.
Her first solo album, Un Pecado Nuevo, was produced by Jorge Rodriguez and released by Egrem Records in 1998. This album includes a duo with guest Tito Gomez. Again in 1998, she won first place at the XX Festival Internacional de la Cancion Festibuga in Colombia. Subsequently, Raquel signed a contract with Discos Fuentes. The first of multiple albums for this label, Cuban Souvenirs, was produced under the direction of Alberto Barros and released in 1998.
In 2003 she was guest artist in Sonora Carruseles' Grammy nominated album La Salsa la Traigo Yo. In addition to a discography of over 13 solo albums and videos, Raquel has been a guest artist on three of Julio Ernesto Estrada “Fruko” albums as well as on Quinto Mayor's En Concierto video. Her most recent guest appearance is in Alberto Barros’ video Tributo a la Salsa Colombiana bonus track Tributo a la Salsa del Mundo.
Her latest album, Cubaneando con…Raquel Zozaya was produced by Diego Galé for Codiscos/Salsa Power and released in 2006. This album showcases a wide range of boleros, son and salsa and includes a duet with Maelo Ruiz.
Raquel is gifted with a beautiful voice with a soprano register and is regarded as one of Cuba’s best vocalists of her generation. She has toured in more than 20 Latin American and European countries and performed for one year during Tropicana Cabaret 50th anniversary show and has shared the stage with renowned artists and producers... Since 1998, Raquel has been residing in Medellin, Colombia.
Como Una Estrella
Raquel Zozaya Lyrics
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Adgar Sabes muy bien, Que hay que luchar, Todas las fuerzas Oprime…
Álex Anwandter Si tú me ves, como yo te veo antes Visión en…
Alex Anwandter Si tú me ves como yo te veo antes Visión en…
Carlos Prado Era el proceso mensual mas tardio de su historia Fue a…
El Dúo Con Clase Eres tu, la niña que yo quiero en mi vida y…
Francisco Orantes Como una estrella brillante Deseo yo siempre ser Brillar con…
Frankie Ruiz Como se ve desde la tierra una estrella así de pequeño…
Las Pelotas Hoy Quisiera recordarte Cuando estabas bien Cuando aún re…
Los Player's Como una estrella tan hermosa aquí en el cielo Te ves…
Tommy Olivencia Como se ve desde la tierra una estrella así de pequeño…
Victor Manuelle Estoy enamorado y lleno de ella Cada noche sólo sueño con…
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Así Fue Perdona si te hago llorar Perdona si te hago sufrir Pero es…
Chan Chan De Alto Cedro voy para Marcaney, llego a Cueto voy…
El Yerberito Moderno Se oyeeee el rumor de un pregonar Que dice Pero que dice…
El Yerberito Moderno - Live Se oye el rumor de un pregonar que dice así: el yerberito…
Frenesí Quiero que vivas solo para mí y que tú vayas por…
La Negra Tiene Tumbáo Esa negrita que va caminando Esa negrita tiene eso tumba′o Y…
La Pena Que Yo Siento Tu amor no vale nada Tu amor no me interesa Mirándote tal…
Y Ahora Vuelves a Mí Esta bien ya entendí tu desicion Tu te vas y sin…
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