- Born
- 17 February 1948
Mexico City - Died
- 28 September 2019
Homestead - Country
- Mexico
- Active
- 1963–2012
- Record labels
- RCA Victor, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Inc., Ariola Records America
- Discography
- 43 albums
Biography
José José was a jazz musician who played voice. José José was born on 17 February 1948 in Mexico City and died on 28 September 2019 in Homestead. The music is usually filed under Latin ballad. Record labels: RCA Victor, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Inc. and Ariola Records America. The discography here lists 43 albums, from “Cuidado” (1969) to “Aún Te Echamos de Menos” (2024). Honours include Lo Nuestro Award for Pop Male Artist of the Year (1989), Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame (1997) and International Latin Music Hall of Fame (2002).
José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz (17 February 1948 – 28 September 2019), known professionally as José José was a Mexican singer and actor. Dubbed as "El Príncipe de la Canción" ("the Prince of Song"), his performance and vocal style have influenced many Latin pop artists in a career that spanned more than four decades. Due to his vocals and popularity, José José was considered by Latin audiences and media as an icon of Latin pop music and one of the most emblematic Latin singers of his time. Born into a family of musicians, José began his musical career in his early teens playing guitar and singing in serenade. He later joined a jazz and bossa nova trio where he sang and played bass and double bass. José José found success as a solo artist in the early 1970s.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- 1989 Lo Nuestro Award for Pop Male Artist of the Year
- 1997 Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame
- 2002 International Latin Music Hall of Fame
- 2002 Lo Nuestro Excellence Award
- 2004 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 2004 Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2005 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
- 2013 Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award
- Premios Oye!
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did José José play?
José José is known for playing voice.
When and where was José José born?
José José was born 17 February 1948 in Mexico City.
What are José José's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Cuidado (1969), El triste (1970), La nave del olvido (1970), Buscando una sonrisa (1971) and Cuando tú me quieras (1972).
External links
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