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Gilberto Santa Rosa

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In thisSpanish name,the first or paternalsurnameisSanta Rosaand the second or maternal family name isCortés.
Gilberto Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa in 2011
Background information
Also known as
  • "El Caballero de la Salsa"
  • ( "The Gentleman of Salsa" )
Born(1962-08-21)August 21, 1962(age 61)
Santurce,Puerto Rico
Genres
Occupation(s)
Years active1976–present
LabelsIndependent

Gilberto Santa Rosa Cortés(pronounced[xilˈβeɾtosantaɾosa]), nicknamed "El Caballero de la Salsa"(The Gentleman of Salsa) (born August 21, 1962),[1]is a Puerto Ricanbandleaderand singer ofsalsaandbolero.He is a six-timeGrammy Awardwinner and has sold over three million records in the United States andPuerto Rico.[2][3]Santa Rosa also starred in a comedy.[4]

Early years

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Santa Rosa was born inSanturce,Puerto Rico.[5]Here he received his primary and secondary education and became interested in music. He took part in his first concert while a teenager and in 1976, he made his recording debut as a backup singer with the Mario Ortiz Orchestra; soon afterwards he was recruited by La Grande Orchestra, where he became the lead singer. He remained with the orchestra for two years, during which time he met Elias Lopez who helped to mold and polish him as a singer.[6]

Singing career

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During the 1980s, he recordedHomenaje aEddie Palmieri(Tribute to Eddie Palmieri)) with the Puerto Rican All Stars. He also recorded with various orchestras, amongst them theTommy OlivenciaOrchestra, and theWillie Rosarioorchestra. Santa Rosa developed a unique style of "soneo" (improvisation) in salsa that permitted him to be successful in both the "tropical" and "romantic" styles of the music.[7]

In 1986, Santa Rosa formed his own band and signed with Combo Records; a string of hits followed, such as "Good Vibrations", "De amor y salsa" (Of Love and Salsa), "Punto de vista" (Point of View), "Vivir sin ella" (Living without Her) and "Perspectiva".

Santa Rosa was also the first singer of tropical salsa to carry out a concert at theCarnegie Hall Theater,inNew York City,where he performed as the opening number, his unique version of the salsa tune, "Represento" (I Represent), composed byLou Briel.This event was recorded live at the hall, and later released as an album.[8]A highlight of the night was the four-minute unscripted addition he made to his song "Perdoname" (Forgive Me), which solidified his improvisational talent. This live version became such a sensation thereafter that Santa Rosa had to memorize his own improvised lines for future concerts, and Perdoname became the closing song to his shows.

In 1990, Santa Rosa joined the all-star "La Puertorriqueña" project which includedAndy Montañez;in the same year he was awarded theBillboardLo Nuestro Award for Best Male Singer. He also participated in the playLa pareja dispareja(The Odd Couple) alongsideLuis VigoreauxandRafo Muñiz.In 1995, Santa Rosa traveled to Japan as Puerto Rico's Good Will Ambassador, where he sang "De cara al viento" (Facing the Wind) in Spanish for Japanese audience and the record label company translated all the songs in Japanese. In 1996, the greatest hits albumCaballero de la Salsa, Vol 2was released and he also participated in the First "Festival Presidente" in theDominican Republic(a Latin music festival sponsored by localPresidentebeer). In 1997, he sang withAndy MontañezinNew York CitysLincoln Centerand later that year, withOlga Tañónat theUniversal Studios AmphitheaterinHollywood, California.[7]

2000s

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Santa Rosa's hits continued with the albumExpresión,which included the single "Fulana" (What's her name) and in 2001 with the albumRomántico.He releasedViceversain 2002, which became a "hit" in the Latin community in the United States and in all ofLatin-America.[6]

Santa Rosa has taken on himself the task of keepingTito Rodríguez's musical legacy alive and has acquired much of Tito's memorabilia, including articles of clothing, music and furniture from his home in Puerto Rico. Santa Rosa has staged several concerts and dances honoring the late singer, and recorded an album of his where with the use of modern technology, he sings "En la soledad" (In Solitude), composed byPuchi Balseiroin a duet with him. During the week of February 24, 2003, Santa Rosa organized a two-night concert at the Center of the Performing Arts inCaguas, Puerto Rico.As an introduction to the event, he arranged for his private collection of Tito Rodríguez memorabilia to be exhibited in the lobby of the center. In 2004, he released "Auténtico".[9]

In addition, he has long played an important role in the career of his friend and protégé,Víctor Manuelle,who Santa Rosa discovered. The two released a joint live album late in 2005,Dos soneros, una historia.In 2006, he releasedDirecto al corazón,and in 2007 he carried out a concert acknowledged by the critics, in Plaza Colón atSanto Domingoand releasedContrastewithConteo regresivobeing a major album hit. Furthermore, he performs alongsideChucho Avellanet,a musical comedy club-act called,Cantando y Contando,(Singing & Telling Stories), throughout the island.[10]

On February 9, 2008, Santa Rosa participated in an event named "Concierto del amor" which was organized in theMadison Square Garden.[11]In June 2008, "Contraste" receivedGoldandPlatinumcertification from theRecording Industry Association of America.[12]According to the organization, the production has sold over 1,500,000 copies.[12]At the moment of certification, the album's first single "Conteo regresivo" had been sixteen weeks in the first place among Billboard's tropical list.[12]Meanwhile, "No te vayas" began gaining positions in the same list. After participating in New York City'sPuerto Rican Day Parade,Santa Rosa prepared to begin an international tour beginning on June 13, 2008, in New Orleans before proceeding toTampa, Florida,Ecuador,Chile,Spain,Colombiaand Mexico.[12]

The concert in Chile, on June 28, 2008, was Santa Rosa's first ever in said country. the event took place in the Caupolicán Theatre and was attended by approximately 8,000 fans.[13]On July 5, 2008, Santa Rosa became the first salsa singer to perform at thePalau de la MúsicainBarcelona.[14]The event was a Sold Out, filling the venue with an attendance of 2,000.[15]Santa Rosa was selected to perform at the "Balón de Oro" award ceremony, the most important honor in Mexican football.[16]Santa Rosa was selected to take part in "La Nueva Salsa", where he would perform along several young salsa artists.[17]Santa Rosa has also contributed to improving Puerto Rico's public education system. He participated in Sapientis Week, an initiative sponsored by the non-profitSapientiswhich brings distinguished public figures into classrooms in order to raise the public's awareness of the education crisis in Puerto Rico. On July 17, 2010, he participated in the opening ceremony of the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games.

In 2017, Santa Rosa had the opportunity to contribute toLin-Manuel Miranda's single "Almost Like Praying".The song featured various Latin artists and all proceeds benefit theHispanic Federation's Hurricane Relief Fund, helping those affected by the hurricane that hit Puerto Rico.[18]

In November 8, 2019, Gilberto Santa Rosa was the featuredsingeronNorberto Vélez'sYouTubechannel titled "Sesiones Desde La Loma Ep. 2".

Film

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In 2012, Santa Rosa plays the father in a comedy,La nena se casa... en Navidad(My little girl is getting married... on Christmas), about a father (and family's) mishaps in the midst of his daughters wedding event.[4]

Awards and recognition

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In 2002, Gilberto Santa Rosa was presented with theASCAP Latin Heritage Award.[19]In the same year, he was presented with a special award at the2002 Lo Nuestro Awards.[20]On September 28, 2008, Santa Rosa was honored byUnion City, New Jerseywith the key to the city and a star on the Walk of Fame at Union City'sCelia CruzPark.[21]Santa Rosa presented with theLatin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awardin 2021.[22]As of 2010, he holds the record for the most number-one albums on theBillboardTropical Albumschart.

Personal life

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Gilberto Santa Rosa is married to Alexandra Malagón.[23][24]On June 6, 2013, Santa Rosa was granted citizenship of the Dominican Republic.[24]

Discography

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External audio
audio iconYou may listen to Gilberto Santa Rosa's "La Agarro Bajando"here.

See also

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Notes

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References

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  1. ^"Gilberto Santa Rosa Biography, Songs, & Albums".AllMusic.RetrievedOctober 9,2021.
  2. ^"Jazz news: Gilberto Santa Rosa At Lehman Center For The Performing Arts".Allaboutjazz.com.April 2, 2012.
  3. ^"Kimmel Center's Philly ¡En Vivo! Series to Wecome Gilberto Santa Rosa, 6/19".BroadwayWorld.com.
  4. ^ab"Gilberto Santa Rosa protagoniza película" La nena se casa… en Navidad "".Primera Hora.October 31, 2012.
  5. ^Romero, Angel (November 10, 2019)."Artist Profiles: Gilberto Santa Rosa".Worldmusiccentral.org.RetrievedOctober 9,2021.
  6. ^ab"Latin Music".Archived fromthe originalon December 9, 2007.RetrievedOctober 17,2007.
  7. ^ab"Artists - Santa Rosa, Gilberto - Music of Puerto Rico".Musicofpuertorico.com.
  8. ^"Latin News".Archived fromthe originalon February 12, 2005.
  9. ^"Gilberto Santa Rosa - Salsa - Latin - Music - www.real.com".uk.real.com.Archived fromthe originalon May 2, 2007.RetrievedJanuary 25,2022.
  10. ^"Un joven veterano transformado en embajador, Victor Manuelle - cantante de salsa de Nueva York - TT: A young veteran turned ambassador Victor Manuelle - TA: Salsa music singer from New York - Artículo Breve | Latin Beat Magazine | Find Articles at BNET".findarticles.com.Archived fromthe originalon July 11, 2010.RetrievedJanuary 25,2022.
  11. ^Frances Tirado (January 25, 2008)."Don Omar y Gilberto Santa Rosa juntos en concierto del amor".Primera Hora.Archived fromthe originalon November 21, 2008.RetrievedJanuary 29,2008.
  12. ^abcd"Gilbertito vende más oro y platino en Estados Unidos".Primera Hora(in Spanish). June 11, 2008. Archived fromthe originalon March 17, 2009.RetrievedJune 12,2008.
  13. ^"Enamora a Chile en su primera cita".Primera Hora(in Spanish). July 1, 2008. Archived fromthe originalon March 17, 2009.RetrievedJuly 1,2008.
  14. ^"Gilbertito Santa Rosa comienza gira por España".Primera Hora.July 4, 2008. Archived fromthe originalon March 17, 2009.RetrievedJuly 6,2008.
  15. ^"Pone a salsear a los catalanes".Primera Hora(in Spanish). July 7, 2008. Archived fromthe originalon March 17, 2009.RetrievedJuly 8,2008.
  16. ^"Imparable Gilberto Santa Rosa".Primera Hora(in Spanish). July 21, 2008. Archived fromthe originalon March 17, 2009.RetrievedJuly 22,2008.
  17. ^Rosalina Marrero-Rodríguez (October 6, 2008)."Sabroso abrazo a los que van subiendo".Primera Hora(in Spanish). Archived fromthe originalon December 8, 2008.RetrievedOctober 11,2008.
  18. ^Villafañe, Veronica."Lin-Manuel Miranda Releases Star-Studded 'Almost Like Praying' Song For Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief".Forbes.RetrievedOctober 10,2017.
  19. ^"ASCAP Latin Heritage Award".ASCAP.RetrievedDecember 8,2020.
  20. ^"Univision's 14th ' Premio Lo Nuestro 2002'".HispanicAd.December 28, 2001.RetrievedDecember 9,2020.
  21. ^Staab, Amanda. "UC first stop for Latin Grammies"The Union City Reporter;October 5, 2008; Pages 1 & 21
  22. ^"The Latin Recording Academy® to Honor Martinho da Vila, Emmanuel, Sheila E. & Pete Escovedo, Fito Páez, Milly Quezada, Joaquín Sabina and Gilberto Santa Rosa With the Lifetime Achievement Award".Business Wire.June 24, 2021.Archivedfrom the original on June 24, 2021.RetrievedAugust 5,2021.
  23. ^"Exhibición de esculturas de hielo alegra el corazón de familia hispana".Telemundo.
  24. ^ab"Conceden nacionalidad dominicana a Gilberto Santa Rosa; presidente Medina lo recibe en su despacho"(in Spanish). Presidency of the Dominican Republic. June 14, 2013. Archived fromthe originalon February 22, 2014.RetrievedSeptember 29,2014.La disposición está contenida en el decreto 158-13, dado a conoce en el día de hoy por el Ejecutivo y emitido en fecha del pasado 6 de junio. "Se concede la nacionalidad dominicana, a título de naturalización privilegiada, al señorGilberto Santa Rosa Cortés,de nacionalidad Norteamericana ", dice el artículo número uno del referido decreto. (...) Su unión matrimonial conAlexandra Malagónse realizó a principios de abril del presente año 2013, tras 8 años de iniciada su relación sentimental.
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