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Sin Bandera
Sin Bandera (Schajris at left, García at right) singing at Viña del Mar International Song Festival in 2017
Sin Bandera (Schajris at left, García at right) singing atViña del Mar International Song Festivalin 2017
Background information
OriginMexico City,Mexico
Years active
  • 2000–2008
  • 2015–present
LabelsSony Discos
Members

Sin Banderais a Mexican romantic ballads duo consisting of Mexican singer-songwriter Leonel Garcia and Argentine singer-songwriter Noel Schajris. They formed inMexico Cityin 2000.[1]They became one of the most popular artists after their eponymous debut studio albumSin Banderawas released on November 20, 2001.

Biography

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2002-2002: Formation, self-titled album

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Leonel García (fromMexico) had the idea to besoloist,he showeddexteritywith the guitar and his voice, but this project remained frozen at the record companies; meanwhile, García wrote songs for other recognized artists from the 1990s such asLynda Thomas.At the same time, Noel Schajris (fromArgentina,now a nationalized Mexican) was preparing another solo album after making his debut in 1999. Both being musicians, composers and singers, they discovered the ideal formula to unite their talents and personalities in 2000.

There was immediate chemistry: they spoke about their favorite music, of the albums they bought, and about the singer-songwriters they were most interested in, andcoincidedin everything. The two wanted to sing, but Noel preferred thepiano,and Leonel, theguitar,for which at no time there was collision of interests, but an integration of musical inclinations.

They later began to write and record their self-titled debut albumSin Bandera,which touched the feelings of the romantic public in a special way with the production of the fellow musicianAureo Baqueiro.In their first meeting they wrote three songs, during a single day.[2]Composing songs was the best way for them to get to know each other. After having separate musical experiences, it turned out to be very exciting to feel the force that they achieved together.

The name "Sin Bandera" (Without a Flag) was adopted to transmit the idea to worry about world union. They both thought that we lived in a separate society, that we get to the point where we no longer believe inideologyor in language, and we end up thinking that one is the enemy of the other. As love and music do not have a flag, from that they were inspired to name their new musical adventure. The duo wants to spread that message through the music; We are one and that feeling is the best route to communication; That love is the fundamental energy that gives sense to all.

"Entra En Mi Vida"(" Come Into My Life "), their first single, is a song written by themselves, in which they express the magic of love and the emotions that occur upon a first encounter with that special someone. It was also the main theme of theMexicantelenovelaCuando Seas Mía( "When You're Mine"). The singles"Kilómetros"(" Kilometres ") and"Sirena"(" Mermaid ") also became favorites among the young public. Their success extended toSpain,Argentina,and theUnited States,Costa Ricaand many other countries around the world.

In 2002, Sin Bandera was nominated for aLatin Grammyaward for "Best Group Album", which was awarded to them inLos Angeles, Californiaon September 18. It received various ¡Oye! and Lo Nuestro (Best Pop Album) awards, and anMTV Latinoaward (for Best Artist).

2003-2004:De Viaje

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After a few restless months, in 2003, they recorded "Amor Real" ( "Real Love" ), which also served as the main theme for thathomonymoussoap opera.The duo was also responsible for opening concerts forAlejandro Sanzin the United States, and shortly after, inSpain.

By the end of 2003, their second albumDe Viaje(Traveling) arrived, produced again by Baqueiro, that likewise approached the millions of sales at international level, little by little. The album also remained for 16 continuous weeks in the lists ofBillboardand itsHot Latin Tracks.Among the 16 tracks of the album there was "Que Lloro" ( "I Cry" ), "Mientes tan Bien" ( "You Lie So Well" ), "Amor Real", "Bien" ( "Good" ), "Magia" ( "Magic" ), "Canción para días lluviosos" ( "Song For Rainy Days" ) and "Puede ser" ( "May Be" ), which was a duet withPresuntos Implicados.Of these, the first 3 were number 1's in Mexico, an achievement onlyRBDandShakirahave managed to obtain.

In 2004 they carried out their tour toVenezuela,Bolivia,Argentina,Paraguay,Chile,Ecuador,Colombia,Mexico, the United States and Spain, among other countries. They were also nominated again for the fifth annual Latin Grammy awards, where they won the award for "Best Pop Vocal Group Album" for the second time around. After a successful gain as Better Pop Vocal Album by Duet or Group- by second consecutive year. Also, after a successful miniseason inTeatro Metropólitanof Mexico (3,300 spectators), they received the opportunity to play for the first time in theAuditorio NacionalofMexico City(9,600 spectators) with two dates in the middle of October.

2005-2008:MañanaandPasado

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Collage of Sin Bandera performing, 2006

Their albumMañana(Tomorrow), which was released on November 22, 2005, contains the single "Suelta mi mano" ( "Let Go of My Hand" ). This album also contains a soft atmosphere duet, "Como tú y como yo" ( "Like You And Like Me" ), sung with talented Italian pop singerLaura Pausini.

Their latest album,Pasado(Past), is a sequel toMañana.This time, Sin Bandera teamed up with noted producers Áureo Baqueiro, Mario Domm and Jay de la Cueva. The emphasis this time is on international ballads of the 1970s and 1980s. Sin Bandera reworks the tunes with a slower, more soulfulR&Btouch.

The CD also includes De Vita's philosophical "Un buen perdedor" ( "A Good Loser" ); Sanz's anthemic and Beatlesque "¿Lo Ves?" ( "Do You See it?" ); and Montaner's lovely but haunting "Será?" ( "Could it Be?" ). Underwhelming is the pair's English-language rendition of "Love Is in the Air."

"These are the tunes which fascinated us when we were young adolescents," García said. "Tunes like 'Serenata Rap' (" Rap Serenade ") and 'Mis Impulsos Sobre Ti' (" My Impulses About You ") are the songs that move us (now)."

Their greatest hits album,Hasta Ahora('Til Now) was released on December 4, 2007, as an individual CD and in a special edition package which included a DVD of their commercially released music videos.

In 2007, the duo decided to split and start solo careers.[3]They remain great friends and left open the possibility of reuniting.

2015-present: Reunion andUna Última Vez

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Sin Bandera performing atViña del Mar International Song Festivalin 2017

The duo's fifth studio album and first EP,Una Última Vez,was released on February 5, 2016.[4][5][6]

In November 12, 2021, Sin Bandera released a single titled "Ahora Sé" ( "Now I Know" ), the duo plans to release a sixth album in 2022.

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details
Sin Bandera
  • Released: November 20, 2001
  • Singles:
    • "Entra en mi Vida" #1 (MEX)
    • "Kilómetros" #3 (MEX)
    • "Sirena" #1 (MEX)
    • "Te vi Venir" #7 (MEX)
De Viaje
  • Released: October 21, 2003
  • Singles:
    • "Mientes tan Bien" #1 (MEX)
    • "Que Lloro" #2 (MEX)
    • "Amor Real" #10 (MEX)
    • "Magia" #38 (MEX)
    • "Si La Ves" #7 (MEX)
Mañana
  • Released: November 22, 2005
  • Singles:
    • "Suelta mi Mano" #1 (MEX)
    • "Que me Alcance la Vida" #7 (MEX)
    • "Tocame"
    • "Junto a Ti"
Pasado
  • Released: November 14, 2006
  • Singles:
    • "Si Tú No Estás Aqui" #2 (MEX)
    • "Será" #7 (MEX)

Compilations

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Title Album details
Hasta Ahora
  • Released: December 4, 2007
  • Singles:
    • "Pero No"
Reanuedo
  • Released: 2009

Extended plays

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Title Album details
Una Última Vez
  • Released: February 5, 2016
  • Singles:
    • "En ésta no"
    • "Para siempre... tal vez"
    • "Sobre mí (feat.Maluma) "

Notes

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References

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  1. ^"Sin Bandera Biography".MusicPopStars.com.Retrieved2018-07-11.
  2. ^"Sin Bandera - Sin Bandera".Discogs.Retrieved2018-07-11.
  3. ^México, El Universal, Compañia Periodística Nacional."Confirman separación de Sin bandera".El Universal(in Spanish).Retrieved2018-07-11.{{cite news}}:CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^"Sin Bandera ha vuelto y confirma gira de su reciente sencillo" Una última vez "- TKM United States".TKM United States(in Spanish). 2016-01-18.Retrieved2018-07-11.
  5. ^"El Caribe » Dúo Sin Bandera regresa por" una última vez "a RD".2016-01-17. Archived fromthe originalon 2016-01-17.Retrieved2018-07-11.
  6. ^WRITER, BERENICE GARCIA | STAFF."Sin Bandera's Noel Schajris talks tour, Mexico earthquake".The Monitor.Retrieved2018-07-11.
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