Magdalena Sánchez
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Magdalena Sánchez, was a Venezuelan singer, better known like the Queen of the Venezuelan song.
and Boleros, Guarachas and pasodoble
s .
) in a program led by Edgar Anzola.
In 1948, contracts marriage, also appears at the program A Star Every Minute and the Carrousel of the Radio Libertador station. The success achieved on these programs served to her to obtain a contract at the Galerón Premiado by Radio Continental, is there where definitively started like Venezuelan folk singer.
In 1951, interpreted the folk songs María Laya and the Caujaritos along with Juan Vicente Torrealba
having a great success. Other songs that would have the same answer on the public were: Barlovento, San Juan To'lo Tiene of Eduardo Serrano
, Por el Camino of Jose Reyna, Canchunchu Dichoso of Luis Mariano Rivera
, El Mango Verde of Fleitas Beroes, Tierra negra of Ángel Custodio Loyola
, La Guayaba, Caminito Verde, the Macan, with the label Discomoda of Cesar Roldán. Magdalena was recognized like the initiator of the diffusion in Caracas, popular composers and other regions of the country. Also was designated and recognized like the pioneer of the Venezuelan Popular song.
In 1961, traveled to Spain
in a tour of two months. At the return, retires temporarily by reasons of health. Made presentations in Mexico
, Cuba
, Colombia
, Portugal
among others. When the television in Venezuela begins is called for the program Canciones de mi tierra, participates in the Show de las doce with Victor Saume in RCTV
, among others. Between her public presentations we can mentioned, the one of the Nuevo Circo of Caracas in the Famous Festival of music of 1948, Magdalena participates in films like the Epic of Bolivar where she did of babysitter of Simón Bolívar
, who was personified in the film by Maximilian Shell.
In her interpretations printed joy to the Joropos and that melancholic tone in the songs of the old composers. Magdalena also sang with the Orchestra of Luis Alfonzo Larrain
, with the coming of the television in Venezuela, was the initiator of the “corporal expression” like an additional and visual element to the voice. She was also the first artist in using the llanera clothes in scene, motivating with it the practice of the use of this suit in the Creole sets. Her cultural work was recognized with almost the totality of the prizes that are granted in the country, Popular tributes of Venezuelan institutions, Regional and Municipal governments, Universities, and the whole Venezuelan artistic union.
Early career
Sánchez, made her first performances in a radial fan program and personal presentations. The first grouping with which she sang was the Conjunto Cantaclaro, later with the Fernandez brothers, Vicente Flores y sus Llaneros and the duet Spin Guanipa in 1934, with the Sonora Caracas Magdalena sang TangosTangos
Tangos is a flamenco palo closely related in form and feeling to the Rumba. It is often performed as a finale to a Tientos. Its compas and llamada are the same as that of the Farruca and share the Farruca's lively nature. However, Tangos is normally performed in the A Phrygian mode.Tangos is...
and Boleros, Guarachas and pasodoble
Pasodoble
Pasodoble is a typical dance from Spain march-like musical style as well as the corresponding dance style danced by a couple. It is the type of music typically played in bullfights during the bullfighters' entrance to the ring or during the passes just before the kill...
s .
Professional career
In 1936, at the age of 21, when truly her professional life like singer begins, at the radio station Ondas populares, where she gained five bolivars daily. In 1940 appears at the Broadcasting Caracas, (today Radio Caracas RadioRadio Caracas Radio
Radio Caracas Radio is a Venezuelan radio station. It is owned by Empresas 1BC, Venezuela's second largest privately-owned media corporation, which also owns Radio Caracas Televisión, a popular and controversial cable and satellite channel.-Background:...
) in a program led by Edgar Anzola.
In 1948, contracts marriage, also appears at the program A Star Every Minute and the Carrousel of the Radio Libertador station. The success achieved on these programs served to her to obtain a contract at the Galerón Premiado by Radio Continental, is there where definitively started like Venezuelan folk singer.
In 1951, interpreted the folk songs María Laya and the Caujaritos along with Juan Vicente Torrealba
Juan Vicente Torrealba
Juan Vicente Torrealba Pérez in Caracas, Venezuela, is a Venezuelan harpist and composer of popular music.Although born on the outskirts of Caracas, the family moved while he was very young to a ranch in Camaguán, Guárico. The poverty of the family and the region were such that he worked as a...
having a great success. Other songs that would have the same answer on the public were: Barlovento, San Juan To'lo Tiene of Eduardo Serrano
Eduardo Serrano
Eduardo Valentín Serrano Torres , was a Venezuelan popular musician, conductor and composer.-Biography:...
, Por el Camino of Jose Reyna, Canchunchu Dichoso of Luis Mariano Rivera
Luis Mariano Rivera
Luis Mariano Rivera was born on August 19, 1906, in the valley of Canchunchú, in the Sucre State of Venezuela. He was known not only as a singer, but also as a composer, poet and dramatist....
, El Mango Verde of Fleitas Beroes, Tierra negra of Ángel Custodio Loyola
Ángel Custodio Loyola
Ángel Custodio Loyola , was a Venezuelan singer and composer, better known for being pioneering at the diffusion of joropo and the popular music of the Venezuelan plains, also for being defender of the country’s folklore, and his work for the masification of Venezuelan music, popularizing and being...
, La Guayaba, Caminito Verde, the Macan, with the label Discomoda of Cesar Roldán. Magdalena was recognized like the initiator of the diffusion in Caracas, popular composers and other regions of the country. Also was designated and recognized like the pioneer of the Venezuelan Popular song.
In 1961, traveled to Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
in a tour of two months. At the return, retires temporarily by reasons of health. Made presentations in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
, Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
, Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
among others. When the television in Venezuela begins is called for the program Canciones de mi tierra, participates in the Show de las doce with Victor Saume in RCTV
RCTV
Radio Caracas Televisión Internacional is a Venezuelan cable television network headquartered in the Caracas neighborhood of Quinta Crespo. It was sometimes referred to as the Canal de Bárcenas. Owned by Empresas 1BC, RCTV Internacional was inaugurated as Radio Caracas Televisión on 15 November...
, among others. Between her public presentations we can mentioned, the one of the Nuevo Circo of Caracas in the Famous Festival of music of 1948, Magdalena participates in films like the Epic of Bolivar where she did of babysitter of Simón Bolívar
Simón Bolívar
Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios Ponte y Yeiter, commonly known as Simón Bolívar was a Venezuelan military and political leader...
, who was personified in the film by Maximilian Shell.
In her interpretations printed joy to the Joropos and that melancholic tone in the songs of the old composers. Magdalena also sang with the Orchestra of Luis Alfonzo Larrain
Luis Alfonzo Larrain
Luis Alfonzo Larrain , was a Venezuelan composer, music director and producer, better known as the Magician of the dancing Music.- Early life and career :...
, with the coming of the television in Venezuela, was the initiator of the “corporal expression” like an additional and visual element to the voice. She was also the first artist in using the llanera clothes in scene, motivating with it the practice of the use of this suit in the Creole sets. Her cultural work was recognized with almost the totality of the prizes that are granted in the country, Popular tributes of Venezuelan institutions, Regional and Municipal governments, Universities, and the whole Venezuelan artistic union.