Lya Barrioz
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Ligia Barrios, better known as Lya Barrioz, is a Nicaraguan
singer and actress. Barrioz took her first artistic steps in 1989 when she won 3rd place and "Most Applauded Song" in the Festival de la Canción Romántica Nicaragüense "Rafael Gastón Pérez".
shot in film format in the history of Nicaragua
with Macolla, "Sólo Soy" (I Only Am).
In 1997 Barrioz launched her first CD as a solo artist, Razones Prohibidas (Forbidden Reasons). She later went on to represent Nicaragua at the "Festival Internacional de la Canción OTI 2000" in Acapulco
, México.
Barrioz has sung duo
s with Julio Sabala, a well-known Dominican imitator, Hernaldo Zúñiga
and with Luis Enrique known as "el Príncipe de la Salsa”" (the Prince of Salsa
) in Nicaragua.
During her career, Barrioz has had invitations to many international as well as national events such as "Teletón de Costa Rica", "Teletón de Nicaragua", "Voces Unidas por Nicaragua", "¡Qué Viva la Tradición!" and “Homenaje a Los Beatles”. As well as the inaugurations of the Acoustic Conch in Managua
and the "Casino del Sol".
In 2006 Barrioz was invited by the Nicaraguan boxing champion, Ricardo Mayorga
, to sing the Nicaraguan National Anthem, Salve a ti, Nicaragua
, in the boxing ring before his fight with Oscar de la Hoya.
festivals and has already won the following awards: "Best Actress" in the San Francisco Shortfilm Festival, "Best Artistic Direction" in the "Festival de Cine de Granada" and "La Réalisation Intégrale" in the "Festival du Cinéma de Bruxelles".
Nicaraguan
Nicaraguans are people inhabiting in, originating or having significant heritage from Nicaragua. Most Nicaraguans live in Nicaragua, although there is also a significant Nicaraguan diaspora, particularly in Costa Rica and the United States with smaller communities in other countries around the world...
singer and actress. Barrioz took her first artistic steps in 1989 when she won 3rd place and "Most Applauded Song" in the Festival de la Canción Romántica Nicaragüense "Rafael Gastón Pérez".
Singer
In 1992 Barrioz became the lead singer of the Nicaraguan band Macolla, where she sang for almost 4 years. With this band Barrioz recorded two CDs, Sueños (Dreams) and Bailarlo Contigo (Dance it with you), signed and distributed by Sony Music label. Barrioz also holds the record of having the first music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
shot in film format in the history of Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Nicaragua is the largest country in the Central American American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. The country is situated between 11 and 14 degrees north of the Equator in the Northern Hemisphere, which places it entirely within the tropics. The Pacific Ocean...
with Macolla, "Sólo Soy" (I Only Am).
In 1997 Barrioz launched her first CD as a solo artist, Razones Prohibidas (Forbidden Reasons). She later went on to represent Nicaragua at the "Festival Internacional de la Canción OTI 2000" in Acapulco
Acapulco
Acapulco is a city, municipality and major sea port in the state of Guerrero on the Pacific coast of Mexico, southwest from Mexico City. Acapulco is located on a deep, semi-circular bay and has been a port since the early colonial period of Mexico’s history...
, México.
Barrioz has sung duo
Duet (music)
A duet is a musical composition for two performers. In classical music, the term is most often used for a composition for two singers or pianists; with other instruments, the word duo is also often used. A piece performed by two pianists performing together on the same piano is referred to as...
s with Julio Sabala, a well-known Dominican imitator, Hernaldo Zúñiga
Hernaldo Zúñiga
Hernaldo Zúñiga is a Nicaraguan singer and music composer. He was born in Managua but lived his childhood and adolescence in Masaya.-Career:...
and with Luis Enrique known as "el Príncipe de la Salsa”" (the Prince of Salsa
Salsa music
Salsa music is a genre of music, generally defined as a modern style of playing Cuban Son, Son Montuno, and Guaracha with touches from other genres of music...
) in Nicaragua.
During her career, Barrioz has had invitations to many international as well as national events such as "Teletón de Costa Rica", "Teletón de Nicaragua", "Voces Unidas por Nicaragua", "¡Qué Viva la Tradición!" and “Homenaje a Los Beatles”. As well as the inaugurations of the Acoustic Conch in Managua
Managua
Managua is the capital city of Nicaragua as well as the department and municipality by the same name. It is the largest city in Nicaragua in terms of population and geographic size. Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Xolotlán or Lake Managua, the city was declared the national capital in...
and the "Casino del Sol".
In 2006 Barrioz was invited by the Nicaraguan boxing champion, Ricardo Mayorga
Ricardo Mayorga
Ricardo Mayorga , is a Nicaraguan professional boxer. He is the former WBA/WBC Welterweight champion and the former WBC light middleweight champion. He holds a record of 29-8 with 23 knockouts and 1 draw 1 no contest. He was featured for the first time on the cover of Ring Magazine on the December...
, to sing the Nicaraguan National Anthem, Salve a ti, Nicaragua
Salve a ti, Nicaragua
Salve a ti, Nicaragua is the Nicaraguan national anthem. It was approved October 20, 1939, and officially adopted August 25, 1971. The lyrics were written by Salomón Ibarra Mayorga, and the musical arrangement is by Luis A. Delgadillo.The music dates back to the 18th century, when it was used as a...
, in the boxing ring before his fight with Oscar de la Hoya.
Actress
Barrioz made her debut as an actress in 2006 in the Rossana Lacayo's shortfilm Brisa Nocturna (Night Breeze). Brisa Nocturna has competed at over 20 international independent filmIndependent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
festivals and has already won the following awards: "Best Actress" in the San Francisco Shortfilm Festival, "Best Artistic Direction" in the "Festival de Cine de Granada" and "La Réalisation Intégrale" in the "Festival du Cinéma de Bruxelles".
External links
- Lya Barrioz en Wikipedia en Español
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- Buy Lya's music on cdbaby
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- Buy the shortfilm "Night Breeze" on dvdempire