Charanga - Charanga 76
Charanga - Charanga 76
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About Charanga - Charanga 76
Hansel y Raul BIOGRAPHY Hansel Enrique Martinez and Raul Alfonso were born in Cuba. Their professional musical careers began in 1976 in New York City with the world famous Charanga '76 as vocalists and Co-founders of the band. Their music was based on a sophisticated version of tropical dance music that emphasizes strings and woodwinds rather than brass. Charanga ‘76 made its trademark. They made their flute and violin based music known throughout the world touring extensively throughout the Caribbean, South America, Central America and Africa as well as all the major Latin populated cities in the U.S In 1980 Hansel and Raul decided to leave the band and it is then that the most famous, dynamic and charismatic duo in the history of Tropical music was born HANSEL & RAUL. Integrating a brass section to the already popular Charanga Sound it was that uncanny fuse harmony, spiked with a very Caribbean sense of rhythm that made Hansel y Raul the hottest act in Latin Dance Music. They were Miami's #1 dance band, but that's not all. Their contagious beat spread from Tokyo to Madrid, from Paris to Bogota, from Africa to Mexico. Their global hit songs MARIA TERESA Y DANILO and CON LA LENGUA AFUERA became anthems and made them International Recording stars. Hansel y Raul recorded more than 12 albums and in 1986 were presented with a double Platinum album "LA MAGIA". They toured all over the world setting attendance records and unprecedented record sales in more than 20 countries. They also performed for then President and Mrs. Reagan at the White House where they shared stage honors with Tina Turner, Barry Manilow and Tony Bennett. In 1987 they were invited to perform at Disney's 15th. Anniversary Celebration was they performed in front of a worldwide TV audience of more than 160 million. The duo was presented with 7 Gold albums and 1 Double Platinum. Numerous #1 hit songs, world tours, and the charisma they demonstrated before a live audience made Hansel y Raul without a doubt “The Hottest Dance Band of the Decade”. In 1987 they received 3 GRAMMY {Latin} nominations for Best Tropical Album, Best Tropical song “Maria Teresa y Danilo" and best Tropical Group. They won for best song. In 1988 Hansel & Raul recorded their last album together it included the smash hit song “ELLA”. In life good things must sometimes come to an end even if at times it's only temporarily. Hansel & Raul decided to separate in 1988 and, went on hiatus from one and other. In 1998 they decided to reunite for a studio album followed by a world tour. In November 1996, Hansel & Raul released their much awaited album “Celebrando” The first single “Bailala Pegaita” became a worldwide hit followed by “ Las Llaves De Tu Apartamento” and “ San Antonio“ Their world tour took them to 36 cities in 22 countries and placed them among the elite salsa artists of a generation. In 2003 They recorded 100% Cubano a classic Charanga album with traditional Cuban roots. This album became an instant hit with dancers worldwide. The album included the smash hit “ LaReina Del Baile” who is a must have for lovers of Charanga dance. In 2008 They recorded a live album at the University Of Miami. Hansel Y Raul Live from the U. The album will be released this summer AWARDS 1977 Gold Album Charanga ’76 …….Grammy Nominee Best Salsa Album 1977 Best New Band Charanga 76 Latin N.Y. Magazine 1977 Best New Band Charanga 76 Record World Magazine 1978 Gold Album Charanga 76 “ Encore “ 1978 Charanga 76 Band Of The Year Latin N.Y. Magazine 1980 Gold Album Charanga 76 “ Wanda “ 1982 President Reagan’s Latino Excellence Award 1983 Platinum Allbum “ Hansel Y Raul “ Hansel Y Raul Grammy Nominee Best Salsa Album 1987 Double Platinum Album “Maria Teresa Y Danilo” Grammy Winner Best Salsa Album 1987 Lama Best Salsa Band Hansel Y Raul 1990 Gold Album1989 Hansel “ Solo “ 1991 STAR Walk Of Fame SW 8th St. 1990 Premio Lo Nuestro - Best New Artist 1992 Gold Album “ Latino Americano “ Grammy Nominee 1993 Billboard Magazine Salsa Of The Year” 1994 President George Bush’s Latino Excellence Award To Hansel Martinez 1995 Platinum Album “ Mamey “ 2004 World Salsa Federation Lifetime Achievement Award 2006 La Sabrosita FM Salsa Entertainer Of The Year Mexico City
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