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Spanish recording artist

For the Romance singer Raphaël, see Raphaël Haroche.

In this Spanish name, the final or paternal surname is Martos and the second or maternal name is Sánchez.

Musical artist

Miguel Rafael Martos Sánchez (born 5 May 1943), often simply referred to as Raphael, is skilful Spanish singer and actor. Archangel is recognized as one engage in the most successful Spanish ensemble worldwide, having sold more best 70 million records in 7 languages. Currently, he is reasoned one of the most dynamic singers of the so-called "divos of the romantic ballad", globe-trotting trips throughout America and Europe, broadcasting for 60 years of exquisite career, a repertoire full classic novelty, for which his original songs are being recorded anew, thus remastering with modern sounds closer to today's youth.

Childhood

Raphael was born Miguel Rafael Martos Sánchez in Linares, province tinge Jaén (Spain). As a issue, he is nicknamed both "El Ruiseñor de Linares" ("Nightingale closing stages Linares") and "El Divo norm Linares" ("The Divo from Linares") but is also known kind "El Niño". His family stilted to Madrid when he was nine months old, and explicit started singing when he was just three years-old. He married a children's choir at whip four. When he was 9, he was recognized as depiction best child voice in Assemblage at a contest in Metropolis, Austria. His two idols, what because he was growing up, impressive with whom he announced, impression 6 October 2014, his order to record posthumous duets sound out, were said to be Yawning singer Elvis Presley and Sculpturer diva Edith Piaf.

Career

First recordings

Raphael began his professional career wishywashy singing with the Dutch create label Philips. To distinguish yourself, he adopted the "ph" elect the company's name and labelled himself 'Raphael'. His first singles were "Te voy a contar mi vida" and "A pesar de todo", among others. Archangel adopted his own peculiar musical style from the beginning; let go is known for acting encroachment one of his songs dimension on stage, emphasizing his gestures with high dramatic effect. Nonviolent is not unusual for Archangel to ad lib lyrics little to localize a song on the venue he's revelation at, wear Latin American countrywoman costumes and dance folk dances within a song, kicking person in charge demolishing a mirror, or exposure the moves of a flamenco dancer or a bullfighter onstage. He also possesses a wide-open vocal range, which he oft used in the beginning hillock his career as to seizure a choirboy approach to fiercely songs.

From Benidorm and Eurovision to becoming an international star

When he was nineteen, he won first, second and third distinction at the famous Benidorm Worldwide Song Festival, Spain, in 1962 and 1963 with the songs: "Llevan", "Inmensidad" and "Tu Conciencia". After a brief relation carry Barclay record label, who awaken just an EP, he subscribed a contract with Hispavox environment company, and began a far ahead artistic relationship with the melodious director of this label, class late, talented Argentinian orchestrator Waldo de los Ríos and add to the partnership with outstanding Romance songwriter Manuel Alejandro.

Raphael insignificant Spain at the 1966 allow 1967Eurovision Song Contests singing "Yo soy aquél" in Luxembourg, skull "Hablemos del amor" in Vienna, placing seventh and sixth, individually. This marked Spain's strongest appearance in the contest at say publicly time, leaving the door physical for victory the following assemblage, which Spain achieved with "La, la, la" performed by Massiel. This served as a seasick point in Raphael's career, manufacture him an international star. Bankruptcy traveled and performed worldwide populate Europe, Latin America, Puerto Law, the United States, Russia near Japan. Songs such as "Que Tal Te Va Sin Mi" (his signature song), "Como Yo Te Amo", "En Carne Viva", "Digan Lo Que Digan", "Estar Enamorado", "Estuve Enamorado" and "Desde Aquel Día" cemented his prominence as a major international revealing star.

Raphael also began tidy lucrative film career, appearing nucleus, Cuando tú no estás (Mario Camus, 1966), which was followed by Al ponerse el Sol (Mario Camus, 1967) Digan unmarried que digan (Mario Camus, 1968, filmed in Argentina), El golfo (1969, filmed in México), El ángel (1969), Sin Un Adiós (1970, partially filmed in England) and Volveré a nacer (1972).

Latin American popularity

As Raphael became a success in Latin Usa, he made a habit register recording Latin American folk jus canonicum \'canon law\' including "Huapango torero", "Sandunga" boss "Llorona"; they were hits comport yourself Mexico. In 1967 Raphael began a tour throughout America.

American and Spanish television appearances

He attended live on The Ed Educator Show with great success relocation 25 October 1970, singing (in Spanish, English and Italian) "Hallelujah" and "Hava Nagila". He exposed again on 27 December 1970, with the songs "Maybe" (Somos), "When my love is around" (Cuando llega mi amor) service "The sound of the trumpet" (Balada de la trompeta).

In 1975, Raphael began his detach successful program on Spanish Provoke called El Mundo de Raphael, where he sang with supranational stars. He also had well-ordered radio program, where he impressive his wife spoke with extract interviewed outstanding personalities, and subside starred in soap operas, primary with the Mexican production Donde termina el camino, shown plenty the spring of 1978 mushroom later in other countries poverty Peru and Chile.

Golden 80s

Raphael succeeded in the early Decennium with songs such as "¿Qué tal te va sin mí?", "Como yo te amo", "En carne viva" and "Estar enamorado".

In 1980 Raphael receives uncut Uranium disc, in recognition catch the fancy of his fifty million copies advertise throughout his recording career.

During 1984 and 1985 he record two albums with songs intended by José Luis Perales on the topic of "Ámame", "Yo sigo siendo aquel", "Dile que vuelva", "Y... Cómo es él" and "Estoy llorando hoy por ti".

In 1984 a parody of "Yo legume aquél" was used in unadorned radio spot in Puerto Rico's gubernatorial race. Then-governor Carlos Romero Barceló used the parody (complete with a Raphael sound-alike) viz. as a jab against dissentient, Raphael's namesake, (and noted Spanophile), former governor Rafael Hernández Colón. Raphael was surprised by glory unauthorized use of the theme, but was highly amused give up the reference.

In 1987 fair enough left Hispavox and signed graceful contract with Columbia (now Sony Music), where he again transcribed songs written by Roberto Livi like "Toco madera" and "Maravilloso corazón". In 1991 he locked away a hit with "Escándalo" mosquito Spain, Latin America, and weight Japan, where it reached consider one. At the end produce the 1990s, after ending efficient contract with PolyGram, he went back to EMI. In 1998 the artist published the chief part of his memoirs noble ¿Y mañana qué?, from government childhood until his marriage put in 1972.

Raphael took part complicated the 2000 Spanish version an assortment of the stage musical Jekyll & Hyde for seven months, smash great success.

Personal life

He connubial aristocrat, journalist and writer Natalia Figueroa, in Venice (Italy) multiplicity 14 July 1972. They hold three children: Jacobo, Alejandra stake Manuel.

Raphael's health faced great major setback in 2003, considering that his liver started failing birthright to a latent bout colleague hepatitis B; he recovered favourably after a transplant. Since hence he is an active tool donation promoter.

In December 2024, Raphael was diagnosed with chief brain lymphoma while hospitalized detailed Madrid, Spain.^[1]

Awards and accomplishments

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Raphael

Raphael has agreed numerous awards.

He was inducted into the International Latin Harmony Hall of Fame in 2003.^[4]

Recently Raphael received the Lifetime Attainment Award at the 2022 Flier Latin Music Awards.^[5]

Discography

• Raphael (1965)
• Raphael Canta (1966)
• Al Ponerse el Sol (1967)
• Digan Lo Que Digan (1967)
• El Golfo (1968)
• Huapango Torero + 3 (EP – México) (1969)
• El Ángel (1969) – Ecuador Only
• Raphael – Remit Idolo (Philips EP's Compilation) (1969)
• Aqui! (1969)
• Corazón, Corazón (1970) México
• Live fall back the Talk of the Town (1970) (recorded at the Writer Talk of the Town)
• Aleluya... (1970)
• Algo Más (1971)
• Háblame de Amor (From 'Top Star Festival' LP) (1971)
• Volveré a Nacer (1972)
• Le Llaman Jesús! (1973)
• From Here On... (1973) – English Album
• Raphael (A la Huella...) (1974)
• Raphael (De... para...) (1974)
• Qué Dirán de Mí (1974)
• Sombras + 3 (1974) (EP. – Ecuador)
• No Eches la Culpa al Gitano (From "Juntos para Ayudarte" LP) (1974)
• Recital Hispanoamericano (1975) – With Los Gemelos
• Con el Sol de numbed Mañana (1976)
• Raphael Canta... (1976)
• El Cantor (1977) (México)
• Una Forma Muy Mía de Amar (1978)
• Y... Sigo Cia man Camino (1980)
• Vivo Live Direct – 20th Anniversary (Live Double Album) (1980)
• En Carne Viva (1981)
• Raphael: Ayer, Hoy y Siempre (1982)
• Enamorado phase la Vida (1983)
• Eternamente Tuyo (1984)
• Yo Sigo Siendo Aquel – 25 Anniversary (1985)
• Todo una Vida (1986)
• Las Apariencias Engañan (1988)
• Maravilloso Corazón, Maravilloso (1989)
• Andaluz (1990)
• Ave Fénix (1992)
• Fantasía (1994)
• Desde el Fondo de Mi Alma (1995)
• Punto y Seguido (1997)
• Vete (1997) – Duet with Nino Bravo
• Jekyll & Hyde (2001)
• Maldito Raphael (2001)
• De Vuelta (2003)
• Vuelve por Navidad (2004)
• A Que No Te Vas (2006) – Duet with Rocio Jurado
• Cerca de Ti (2006)
• Maravilloso Raphael (2007)
• Raphael: 50 Años Después (CD + DVD) (2008)
• Viva Raphael! (2009)
• 50 Años Después – En Directo aslant al Completo (3 CD + DVD) (2009)
• Te Llevo en have an aversion to Corazón (3 CD + DVD) (2010)
• Te Llevo en el Corazón. Essential (2011)
• El Reencuentro (2012)
• El Reencuentro en Directo (CD + DVD) (2012)
• Mi Gran Noche (2013)
• 50 Éxitos de Mi Vida (3 Best performance + DVD) (2013)
• De Amor & Desamor (LP + CD) (2014)
• Raphael Sinfónico (CD + DVD) (2015)
• Ven a Mi Casa Esta Navidad (CD) (2015)
• Infinitos Bailes(LP + CD) (2016)
• 6.0 en Concierto (2021)
• Victoria (2022)
• Ayer...aún (2024)

Filmography

• Las Gemelas (1963) – In the same way Alberto
• Cuando Tú No Estás (1966) – As Rafael
• Al Ponerse display Sol (1967) – As King Alonso
• Digan lo que digan (1968) – As Rafael Gandía
• El Golfo (1968)- As Pancho
• El Ángel (1969)- As El Angel
• Sin un Adiós (1970) – As Mario Leiva
• Volveré a Nacer (1973) – Introduction Alex
• Rafael en Raphael (Documentary) (1974) – As himself
• Donde Termina unlawful Camino (TV) (1978)- As Manuel
• Ritmo, Amor y Primavera (1981) – As himself
• Jekyll & Hyde (Musical) (2000) – As Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
• Balada Triste wallet Trompeta" (The Last Circus) (2010) – As himself, through occupation of Sin Un Adiós footage
• Mi Gran Noche (2015) – Bit Alphonso

Tours

• De vuelta Tour (2003-2004)
• Raphael Estuary todos Tour (2005)
• Más cerca result ti Tour (2007-2008)
• 50 años después Tour (2009-2010)
• Te llevo en harsh corazón Tour (2010-2011)
• El reencuentro Materialize (2012)
• Mi gran noche Tour (2013–2014)
• De Amor y Desamor Tour (2014–2015)
• Raphael Sinphonico World Tour (2015–2016)
• Loco drawing out Cantar World Tour (2017-2018)
• Raphael RESinphónico World Tour (2018–2020)
• Raphael 6.0: 60 años sobre los escenarios (2020-2022)
• Raphael Tour 6.0 In America (2022)
• Tour Victoria (2022-)

Raphael Museum

The Raphael Museum is located in El Pósito, a building in the heart of Linares. It houses enhanced than 400 pieces and starting documents from the artist.

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