José Behar
José Behar | |
|---|---|
| Born | José Behar August 8, 1954 |
| Nationality | Cuban-American |
| Occupation | Music Executive |
| Known for | SigningSelena |
José Behar(born August 8, 1954, in Havana, Cuba) is a Cuban-American music executive known for his work in the Latin music industry. He has held leadership roles atEMI LatinandUnivision Music Group.In the late 1980s, Behar was appointed to head EMI’s newly created Latin division, where he played a role in signing several Latin artists, includingSelena Quintanilla.His involvement with Selena contributed to her rise as a significant figure in Latin music. In 2001, Behar became part of the Univision Music Group, continuing his work in promoting Latin artists and helping to expand the genre’s presence in the mainstream music market.[1]
He watched Selena perform at the1989 Tejano Music Awards.[2]Behar was searching for new Latin acts and wanted to sign Selena to EMI's label.[2]Behar thought he had discovered the "nextGloria Estefan."Selena chose EMI Latin's offer because of the potential for acrossoveralbum, and becoming the first artist to sign to the label.[3]Before Selena began recording for her debut album,Selena,Behar andStephen Finferrequested a crossover album for her.[4]In 1995, Selena wasmurdered.[5]In July 1995,Selena's 'Dreaming of You' Album premiered in No. 1 Spot.[6]
References
[edit]- ^Leeds, Jeff (18 April 2001)."Univision to Expand Into Music Business".LA Times.Retrieved5 August2015.
- ^abCecilia Miniucchi (director),Edward James Olmos(narrator), Jeffrey Coulter (producer) (1997).Selena Remembered(VHS/DVD) (in English and Spanish).EMI Latin,Q-Productions.Event occurs at 60 minutes.
- ^Gershman, Rick (18 March 1997)."Selena's legacy".St. Petersburg Times.Archived fromthe originalon January 31, 2013.Retrieved11 October2011.
- ^Lopetegui, Enrique (8 April 1995)."A Crossover Dream Halted Prematurely, Tragically Some Ambitious Plans Were Under Way to Bring Selena to Mainstream U.S. Audience".Los Angeles Times.Archived fromthe originalon 7 November 2012.Retrieved21 July2011.
- ^Bennett, Steve (18 July 1995)."Selena's Last Words: Will She Achieve Crossover Success With Her Final Album?".LA Times.Retrieved5 August2015.
- ^RIEMENSCHNEIDER, CHRIS (27 July 1995)."Selena's 'Dreaming of You' Album Premieres in No. 1 Spot".LA Times.Retrieved5 August2015.