Ángela Carrasco
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Ángela Carrasco | |
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Birth name | Ángela Altagracia Carrasco Rodríguez |
Born | Dominican Republic | 23 January 1951
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1970–present |
Ángela Altagracia Carrasco Rodríguez (born January 23, 1951) is a
Latin American divas in the 1970s, including Susana Giménez, Charytín Goyco, Iris Chacón, Ednita Nazario, and Yolandita Monge
.
Early life and career
Carrasco moved from her native country to Spain, where she enjoyed success. She had her first hit when she was chosen to play Mary Magdalene together with
Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart in late 1988.[1]
Angela continued to make music, and after her A Puro Dolor, she released a new album, Muy Personal, which included some new songs in new styles as well as remakes of some of her most famous songs such as "No, no hay nadie mas" and "No se como amarle" from Jesus Christ Superstar. She has also taken several steps into theater. In 1993, Carrasco earned the Lo Nuestro Award for Tropical Female Artist of the Year.[2]
References
- ^ "Who was and is No. 1?". Billboard. 28 November 1998. pp. LMQ–1 (33). Retrieved 17 April 2012.
- Univision Communications. 1993. Archived from the originalon 9 June 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2013.