- Born
- 10 September 1945
Lares - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1964–
- Record labels
- RCA Victor
- Discography
- 59 albums
Biography
José Feliciano is a jazz musician who plays guitar and voice. José Feliciano was born on 10 September 1945 in Lares. The music is usually filed under soft rock, bolero and Latin pop. Record labels: RCA Victor. The discography here lists 59 albums, from “The Voice and Guitar of José Feliciano” (1965) to “Feliz Navidad” (2023). Honours include Grammy Award for Best New Artist (1969), Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album (1984) and Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award (1996).
José Montserrate Feliciano García is a Puerto Rican musician. He recorded many international hits, including his rendition of the Doors' "Light My Fire" and his self-penned Christmas song "Feliz Navidad". Music genres he explores consist of a fusion of many styles, such as Latin, blues, jazz, soul and rock music, created primarily with the help of his signature acoustic guitar sound. In the United States, Feliciano became popular in the 1960s, particularly after his 1968 album Feliciano! reached number 2 on the music charts. Since then in his career, he has released over 50 albums worldwide in both the English and Spanish languages
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where José Feliciano is credited as a sideman
| 1974 | Court and Spark — Joni Mitchell |
| 1985 | Schuur Thing — Diane Schuur |
Standards written by José Feliciano
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Affirmation | B minor |
Awards
- 1969 Grammy Award for Best New Artist
- 1984 Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
- 1996 Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2000 International Latin Music Hall of Fame
- 2008 Latin Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Tropical Album
- 2009 Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album
- 2011 Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2013 Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame
- 2023 National Medal of Arts
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument does José Feliciano play?
José Feliciano is known for playing guitar and voice.
When and where was José Feliciano born?
José Feliciano was born 10 September 1945 in Lares.
What are José Feliciano's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include The Voice and Guitar of José Feliciano (1965), A Bag Full of Soul: Folk, Rock and Blues (1966), Fantastic Feliciano (The Voice And Guitar Of José Feliciano) (1966), José Feliciano (1966) and Sombras... una voz, una guitarra (1967).
External links
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