Canelita Medina
Canelita Medina | |
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Birth name | Rogelia Medina Romero |
Also known as | The Cuban son, Guajira |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Voice |
Years active | 1957–2023 |
Canelita Medina (born Rogelia Medina Romero, 6 March 1939 – 4 July 2023) was a Venezuelan
Her daughter, Trina Medina, has also had a notable career in music as a soloist and music writer for the 2007 Venezuelan film, Una abuela virgen. (see her biography in Spanish.) In The Book of Salsa, Rondón states, "it is impossible to overlook the contributions of Canelita and her daughter, Trina Medina, each with her own distinct, yet connected style."[1]
Biography
Canelita Medina, whose real name is Rogelia Medina, was born in the port of
After several years, Canelita formed her own group, with whom she performed many times. The popular Venezuelan singer alternated concerts among internationally recognised performers with various groups such as Orquesta América, La Aragón,
. She performed solo in many Venezuelan cities, as well as in various different countries, including .Medina attended many festivals as a special guest, in particular the International Salsa Festival held in the
Medina was also a special guest at the
Medina died on 4 July 2023, at the age of 84.[3]
Latest album
In 2008, she received the Orden Carlos Soublette recognition award from the Vargas state government. She then produced a CD collection including "Besos brujos," "El que se va no hace falta," "Tanto y tanto," "Quiéreme," "Besos salvajes," "Yo no escondo a mi abuelita," "El cangrejo no tiene ná," "La ruñidera," "Soy Canela," "El son de mi nación," "Rosas rojas," "La alborada," "Una noche de Francia" and "Coco Seco."
Discography
Canelita made a total of 26 albums, the most popular of which are listed below.
Publication year | Títle | Record label | |
196? | Combo Iris | Discomoda | |
196? | La Bruja / La Sonora Caracas | Discomoda | |
1969 | Besame Negro / Pedro J. Belisario Orquesta | Philips | |
1971 | Soroso / Las Estrellas Latinas | Pyraphon Records | |
1974 | Las Estrellas Latinas | Suramericana Del Disco | |
1976 | Ayer y Hoy / Federico y su Combo | Basf | |
1977 | Mis Exitos y Mas / Federico y su Combo | Basf | |
1977 | Sabor / Federico y su Combo | Foca Records | |
1978 | Federico y Su Combo 78 | Foca Records | |
1979 | El Maestro / Federico y su Orquesta | Fonobosa | |
1979 | Sones y Guajiras | Foca Records | |
1980 | Sonero Clásico del Caribe | Foca Records | |
1980 | Sonero Clásico del Caribe & Canelita | Foca Records | |
1980 | Trae Candela | Foca Records | |
1981 | Canelita | Foca Records | |
1982 | Son... A mi manera | CBS | |
1983 | Yo soy el son | CBS | |
1984 | Lo que siento | CBS records | |
1986 | La experiencia y el Futuro / Naty y su Orquesta | Combo Records | |
1988 | Bailable y con clase | Foca records | |
1989 | Imagen Latina / El Trabuco Venezolano | Producciones Leon | |
1995 | Canelita | Recopilatorio | Foca records |
1996 | Ayer y Hoy | Recopilatorio | Foca records |
2004 | Canelita y Andy Durán en concierto Tributo a Celia | Obeso-pacanins | |
2005 | Sones y Guajiras | Recopilatorio | Foca records |
2006 | Salsa dura Descarga a Tribute To Fania | Latin Town Music | |
2006 | Trina Medina En Vivo | TM Producciones | |
2009 | Canelita Medina en vivo ...50 años de vida artistica | TM Producciones |
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0-8078-5859-2. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
- ISBN 978-0-8264-7436-0.
- ^ "Falleció Canelita Medina "La sonera de Venezuela"". Globovisión. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
External links
- Official Facebook page of CanelitaMedina. (Spanish)
- Official channel on YouTube Canelita Medina (Spanish)
- Profile in french, including photos
- Magazine article
- Canelita Medina at IMDb
- Canelita Medina discography at Discogs