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Nino Bravo

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Biography

Luis Manuel Ferri Llopis, known professionally as Nino Bravo, was born in Ayelo de Malferit, Spain, on 3 August 1944. After working as a lapidary and bartender, he formed the group Los Hispánicos in 1962, gaining local popularity in Valencia. His breakthrough came in 1969 when he signed with Fonogram/Polydor; the single "Como todos" introduced him to a national audience. In 1970 he released the album Te Quiero, Te Quiero, featuring the hit "Te quiero, te quiero", and followed with Nino Bravo (1971) and Un Beso Y Una Flor (1972), which included the chart‑topper "Un beso y una flor". The 1972 album Mi Tierra added the popular "Libre". Nino Bravo toured extensively across Spain, Latin America, and the United States, and represented Spain in international festivals such as Viña del Mar (1971) and the Festival de la Canción de Río de Janeiro (1972). His career was cut short when he died in a road accident on 16 April 1973 at age 28. Posthumously, the album …y Volumen 5 (1973) was released, featuring the enduring song "América, América". Nino Bravo’s recordings continue to receive tribute concerts and reissues, underscoring his lasting influence on Spanish pop music.
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