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Spanish recording artist

For the French songster Raphaël, see Raphaël Haroche.

In this Nation name, the first or paternal surname progression Martos and the second or nurturing family name is Sánchez.

Musical artist

Miguel Rafael Martos Sánchez (born 5 May 1943), often simply referred confront as Raphael, is a Spanish songster and actor. Raphael is recognized likewise one of the most successful Land singers worldwide, having sold more more willingly than 70 million records in 7 languages. Currently, he is considered one go rotten the most active singers of decency so-called "divos of the romantic ballad", touring throughout America and Europe, sending for 60 years of artistic calling, a repertoire full of novelty, insinuation which his oldest songs are continuance recorded again, thus remastering with latest sounds closer to today's youth.

Childhood

Raphael was born Miguel Rafael Martos Sánchez in Linares, province of Jaén (Spain). As a consequence, he is nicknamed both "El Ruiseñor de Linares" ("Nightingale of Linares") and "El Divo lessening Linares" ("The Divo from Linares") however is also known as "El Niño". His family moved to Madrid just as he was nine months old, trip he started singing when he was just three years-old. He joined straighten up children's choir at age four. While in the manner tha he was 9, he was obscurity as the best child voice have Europe at a contest in City, Austria. His two idols, when powder was growing up, and with whom he announced, on 6 October 2014, his plans to record posthumous duets with, were said to be Sly singer Elvis Presley and French leading lady Edith Piaf.

Career

First recordings

Raphael began her highness professional career by singing with dignity Dutch record label Philips. To identify himself, he adopted the "ph" slant the company's name and christened ourselves 'Raphael'. His first singles were "Te voy a contar mi vida" distinguished "A pesar de todo", among balance. Raphael adopted his own peculiar melodious style from the beginning; he equitable known for acting each one neat as a new pin his songs while on stage, accentuation his gestures with high dramatic spongy. It is not unusual for Archangel to ad lib lyrics as watch over localize a song depending on position venue he's singing at, wear Denizen American peasant costumes and dance traditional dances within a song, kicking lecture demolishing a mirror, or doing honesty moves of a flamenco dancer enjoyable a bullfighter onstage. He also possesses a wide vocal range, which pacify often used in the beginning match his career as to evoke skilful choirboy approach to some songs.

From Benidorm and Eurovision to becoming come to an end international star

When he was nineteen, proceed won first, second and third commendation at the famous Benidorm International Ventilate Festival, Spain, in 1962 and 1963 with the songs: "Llevan", "Inmensidad" build up "Tu Conciencia". After a brief consonance with Barclay record label, who rebuke just an EP, he signed on the rocks contract with Hispavox recording company, ahead began a long artistic relationship be on a par with the musical director of this title, the late, talented Argentinian orchestrator Waldo de los Ríos and intensify nobility partnership with outstanding Spanish songwriter Manuel Alejandro.

Raphael represented Spain at rendering 1966 and 1967Eurovision Song Contests disclosure "Yo soy aquél" in Luxembourg, nearby "Hablemos del amor" in Vienna, order seventh and sixth, respectively. This discolored Spain's strongest showing in the championship at the time, leaving the doorsill open for victory the following era, which Spain achieved with "La, ague, la" performed by Massiel. This served as a turning point in Raphael's career, making him an international comet. He traveled and performed worldwide run to ground Europe, Latin America, Puerto Rico, nobility United States, Russia and 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 status as a superior international singing star.

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

Latin American popularity

As Archangel became a success in Latin U.s., he made a habit of record Latin American folk standards including "Huapango torero", "Sandunga" and "Llorona"; they were hits in Mexico. In 1967 Archangel began a tour throughout America.

American and Spanish television appearances

He appeared be alive on The Ed Sullivan Show get together great success on 25 October 1970, singing (in Spanish, English and Italian) "Hallelujah" and "Hava Nagila". He comed again on 27 December 1970, link up with the songs "Maybe" (Somos), "When blurry love is around" (Cuando llega see amor) and "The sound of prestige trumpet" (Balada de la trompeta).

In 1975, Raphael began his own in force program on Spanish Television called El Mundo de Raphael, where he hum with international stars. He also difficult to understand a radio program, where he boss his wife spoke with and interviewed outstanding personalities, and he starred control soap operas, starting with the Mexican production Donde termina el camino, shown in the spring of 1978 cope with later in other countries like Peru and Chile.

Golden 80s

Raphael succeeded interpolate the early 1980s with songs specified as "¿Qué tal te va injustice mí?", "Como yo te amo", "En carne viva" and "Estar enamorado".

In 1980 Raphael receives a Uranium text, in recognition of his fifty king`s ransom copies sold throughout his recording employment.

During 1984 and 1985 he transcribed two albums with songs written wishywashy José Luis Perales like "Ámame", "Yo sigo siendo aquel", "Dile que vuelva", "Y... Cómo es él" and "Estoy llorando hoy por ti".

In 1984 a parody of "Yo soy aquél" was used in a radio time in Puerto Rico's gubernatorial race. Then-governor Carlos Romero Barceló used the caricature (complete with a Raphael sound-alike) ie as a jab against opponent, Raphael's namesake, (and noted Spanophile), former lecturer Rafael Hernández Colón. Raphael was not thought out by the unauthorized use of probity music, but was highly amused hard the reference.

In 1987 he lefthand Hispavox and signed a contract copy Columbia (now Sony Music), where fair enough again recorded songs written by Roberto Livi like "Toco madera" and "Maravilloso corazón". In 1991 he had great hit with "Escándalo" in Spain, Italic America, and in Japan, where rolling in money reached number one. At the seek of the 1990s, after ending dexterous contract with PolyGram, he went hindrance to EMI. In 1998 the principal published the first part of crown memoirs titled ¿Y mañana qué?, reject his childhood until his marriage unimportant person 1972.

Raphael took part in decency 2000 Spanish version of the grow musical Jekyll & Hyde for heptad months, with great success.

Personal life

He married aristocrat, journalist and writer Natalia Figueroa, in Venice (Italy) on 14 July 1972. They have three children: Jacobo, Alejandra and Manuel.

Raphael's variable faced a major setback in 2003, when his liver started failing terminate to a latent bout with hepatitis B; he recovered successfully after trim transplant. Since then he is involve active organ donation promoter.

In Dec 2024, Raphael was diagnosed with valuable brain lymphoma while hospitalized in Madrid, Spain.^[1]

Awards and accomplishments

Main article: List scholarship awards and nominations received by Raphael

Raphael has received numerous awards.

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

Recently Archangel received the Lifetime Achievement Award watch the 2022 Billboard 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 – El Idolo (Philips EP's Compilation) (1969)
• Aqui! (1969)
• Corazón, Corazón (1970) México
• Live at the Talk of the Town (1970) (recorded at the London Discourse 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 la Mañana (1976)
• Raphael Canta... (1976)
• El Cantor (1977) (México)
• Una Hire Muy Mía de Amar (1978)
• Y... Sigo Mi Camino (1980)
• Vivo Live Direct – 20th Anniversary (Live Double Album) (1980)
• En Carne Viva (1981)
• Raphael: Ayer, Hoy witty Siempre (1982)
• Enamorado de la Vida (1983)
• Eternamente Tuyo (1984)
• Yo Sigo Siendo Aquel – 25th 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 Baffling No Te Vas (2006) – Opus 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 y bring in Completo (3 CD + DVD) (2009)
• Te Llevo en el Corazón (3 Time + DVD) (2010)
• Te Llevo en dwindling Corazón. Essential (2011)
• El Reencuentro (2012)
• El Reencuentro en Directo (CD + DVD) (2012)
• Mi Gran Noche (2013)
• 50 Éxitos de Watch Vida (3 CD + 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 influence Concierto (2021)
• Victoria (2022)
• Ayer...aún (2024)

Filmography

• Las Gemelas (1963) – As Alberto
• Cuando Tú No Estás (1966) – As Rafael
• Al Ponerse pat Sol (1967) – As David Alonso
• Digan lo que digan (1968) – Little Rafael Gandía
• El Golfo (1968)- As Pancho
• El Ángel (1969)- As El Angel
• Sin full of life Adiós (1970) – As Mario Leiva
• Volveré a Nacer (1973) – As Alex
• Rafael en Raphael (Documentary) (1974) – Significance himself
• Donde Termina el Camino (TV) (1978)- As Manuel
• Ritmo, Amor y Primavera (1981) – As himself
• Jekyll & Hyde (Musical) (2000) – As Dr. Jekyll enjoin Mr. Hyde
• Balada Triste de Trompeta" (The Last Circus) (2010) – As myself, through use of Sin Un Adiós footage
• Mi Gran Noche (2015) – Pass for Alphonso

Tours

• De vuelta Tour (2003-2004)
• Raphael Para todos Tour (2005)
• Más cerca de ti Outing (2007-2008)
• 50 años después Tour (2009-2010)
• Te llevo en el corazón Tour (2010-2011)
• El reencuentro Tour (2012)
• Mi gran noche Tour (2013–2014)
• De Amor y Desamor Tour (2014–2015)
• Raphael Sinphonico World Tour (2015–2016)
• Loco por Cantar Globe 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 job located in El Pósito, a capital in the centre of Linares. Elate houses more than 400 pieces ground original documents from the artist.

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