Armando Manzanero Canché, Mexican singer and songwriter, died on Monday morning at the age of 86, in Mexico City, according to various Mexican media, such as Milenio.
Manzanero died this Monday at 3:18 am Mexico time, due to a cardiorespiratory arrest.
The artist had recently been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19, the Society of Authors and Composers of Mexico reported on Thursday.
The renowned Mexican artist was born on December 7, 1935 in the city of Mérida, in the state of Yucatán, the birthplace of numerous composers.
Manzanero was in music since his birth. Son of one of the founding musicians of the Typica Yucalpetén orchestra, he began to study at the School of Fine Arts in Mérida at the age of 8.
He became a professional musician in 1957 initially as a pianist. He was the accompanist of renowned interpreters such as Lucho Gatica, Pedro Vargas, Luis Demetrio, Daniel Riolobos, José José, Carmela and Rafael, among others.
The singer is still hospitalized after showing symptoms of coronavirus.
It was in this same year that as a promoter of the music publisher EMMI and Music Director of CBS International, today SONY, he started as a music producer.
Manzaner wrote more than 600 songs, many of which achieved international fame and continue to be liked by all generations. “I don’t know about you” and “Nothing personal” for example, prove the quality of a master of harmonies. “We Are Boyfriends” was translated into English by the famed Elvis Presley composer.
His songs have been performed by international artists such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennet, Elvis Presley, Frank Pourcel, Paul Muriat, Ray Conniff and Andrea Bocelli.
The singer just turned 86 years old.
His motto “The best language for love is songs” is felt in each of his compositions, which undoubtedly at least one of them is always part of the most romantic serenades.
Considered one of the greatest exponents of Latin music and modern bolero, Manzanero always stayed out of scandals, except in 2005 when his fourth wife, Olga Leticia Aradillas Lara, accused him of physical and emotional abuse. The singer-songwriter obtained the divorce decree in his favor, after it was proven that the accusations were false.
Manzanero, he was married four times, his wives were María Elena Arjona, María Teresa Papiol, Olga Aradillas and his current wife Laura Elena Villa. He had seven children, Martha, Marinca, María Elena, Armando, Diego, Juan Pablo and Rodrigo.
His authentic and responsible personality led him to hold positions as Deputy President of the Board of Directors of the Society of Authors and Composers of Mexico and President of the Board of Directors of the Society of Authors and Composers of Mexico.
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