Paloma San Basilio | |
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 San Basilio interviewed in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Paloma Cecilia San Basilio Martínez |
| Born | 22 November 1950 Madrid, Spain |
| Genres | Latin pop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1970–present (singer) |
| Labels | Hispavox, Capitol, Epic, EMI Latin, Columbia, EMI International, Parlophone |
| Website | Official Website |
Paloma Cecilia San Basilio Martínez (born 22 November 1950), known as Paloma San Basilio (IPA: [paˈloma sam baˈsiljo]), is a Spanish singer. She is a recipient of the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for her valuable contributions to Latin music. She has sold over 16 million records throughout her career,[1] with styles that range from melodic songs to pop. She often appeared in various musicals such as the Spanish-language premiere production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita in Madrid. Some other musical theater works include Man of La Mancha, My Fair Lady, Victor/Victoria, and Sunset Boulevard.
She announced her retirement in 2013, touring in Europe and America. She is currently doing a symphonic tour in Colombia, where she will be stopping in Armenia, Cali, Bucaramanga, Pereira, Bogotá, Medellín and Manizales as one of her last musical projects in her artistic life.
- ^ "Paloma San Basilio recibirá homenaje en Latino Music Awards". Chicago Tribune (in Spanish). 18 August 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2023.