The founder of Grupo La Colección Internacional is happy with the extension of his family, which is closely linked to music.
It is indisputable that one of the most popular and controversial characters in the Salvadoran music industry is Alfredo José, not only because he has no qualms when it comes to talking about his life, but because of the number of children he has: 20.
As he has already said in several interviews, his offspring make him happy, but at the same time he accepts that the road he has traveled has been difficult and that he does not advise anyone to repeat his steps.
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Alfredo José’s group has been active since the early 90s, becoming the first merengue group in the country. His successes are still alive, as does his “pachanguero” spirit.
One of the previous lineups of the set. Photo EDH / file
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“The first thing I always advise parents is not to have many children. The second thing, love them, love them, because depending on how you behave with them since they are little, that response will be when you get older, ”said the 62-year-old artist.
It should be clarified that 18 of his children are “of blood” and two are “foster”. He loves all of them equally, no matter what decisions they make.
The front shortly before the pandemic: Alfredo José with his children Diego and Fátima Calderón. Photo EDH / courtesy Alfredo José
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It was a couple of decades ago that all of America found out about his life and the children he had, thanks to the Reuters agency interviewing him, even international programs such as “First Impact” looked for him.
In a past interview with El Diario de Hoy, carried out within the framework of Father’s Day, the interpreter of “El barcocito” revealed that he did not have a simple childhood and that the relationship he had with his father is not the same that he maintains with their offspring.
He emphasizes that the lack of education in some aspects of his life had a lot to do with his youthful behavior.
José Alfredo in the celebration of Father’s Day in 2004. Photo EDH / archive
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“There is no need for someone to tell you how I currently say to my children: ‘just one’ (laughs). There is nothing better than when you are young you have your partner, have two children, work both and lead a quiet life, “said the famous artist.
“I grew up with my mom and dad, but he was happy in life (…) we had a pretty poor situation in Berlin, I am very proud of it because it is part of my history (…) when I was an artist I started falling in love … I was easy, ”he joked.
Javi, Ángel and Beto Swing from Grupo La Calle are part of the family of musicians. Photo EDH / courtesy La Calle
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The renowned interpreter had his first child at age 18, then the offspring arrived one after another: José Alfredo, Rafael Eduardo, Alejandro, Cristian Alejandro, Héctor, Rocío Jazmín, Jorge René, Brenda Barnet, Karen Liliana, Alfredo José, Gerald Roberto, Diego Alejandro, Camila Mistral, Eimy Aranza, Fátima, Javier, Javier Osvaldo and Carlos.
Beto Swing and Ángel (center and right) are also part of this clan. Together with Javi (left) they are in charge of the successful Salvadoran group La Calle.
A large part of the twenty members of the family has also procreated, in total, the artist already has 20 grandchildren. Two were born this year and they made the news; the babies are from Beto and Javi.
In addition, great leaders of Salvadoran groups come from this genealogical tree.
Diego, Javi, Alfredo and Alfredo José Cornejo, the four dominate the stages in their respective groups.
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Alfredo José emphasizes, to this day, that the most important thing is his children, and that none have been a mistake: “My children are the most beautiful, the best that could have happened to me, I am never alone.”
And he is very proud of the achievements of each of its offspring. He always remembers his first years with them and also gracefully relives the antics he has witnessed.
Alfredo Cornejo was part of La Colección and over time created his own group: La República. Photo EDH / courtesy Alfredo Cornejo
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Currently, Grupo La Colección Internacional continues to generate hits, the most recent in the voice of Fátima Calderón, daughter of the famous singer. They also announced that new musical surprises are coming, for which the public must be very aware.
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