Rocio Jurado
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Biography
Spanish singer MarÃa del RocÃo Mohedano Jurado, better known as RocÃo Jurado, was born on September 18, 1943, in Chipiona, Cádiz. Raised in a musical household, she began performing publicly at a young age, eventually winning local radio contests and earning the nickname "The Girl of the Awards." After years of honing her craft, her career took off in the 1960s, initially with a repertoire of copla, a traditional Andalusian genre. She became widely known for her powerful voice and captivating stage presence, earning her the title "La más grande" ("The Greatest"). By the 1970s, she transitioned to international stardom, embracing a more romantic ballad style with hits like "Como una ola," "Señora," and "Como yo te amo," many composed by Manuel Alejandro. RocÃo Jurado's fame extended beyond Spain, particularly in Latin America, where she recorded duets with artists like José Luis RodrÃguez and Ana Gabriel. She also explored flamenco, releasing the acclaimed album Ven y SÃgueme in 1982, and was featured in films such as El Amor Brujo (1986) and Sevillanas (1992). Throughout her career, RocÃo Jurado received numerous accolades, including the Best Female Voice of the 20th Century in 2000. She passed away on June 1, 2006, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
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- Se Va A Reir De Ti
- Ella O Yo
- Ay Amor Ay Amante
- Gloria Ramirez
- Santa Eulalia la Minera 'Fandango de Huelva'
- Quien
- Una Mirada
- Sólo ser tu amiga
- Azul
- ¿Por Que Me Habras Besado? by Juan Pardo
- El Tarantán featuring Rocio Jurado
- ¿Quién Te Crees Que Eres Tú?
- Quieto
- Muero Por Ti
- Porque Me Habrás Besado
- Contigo
- No Sigas
- La Mujer Del Torero
- Aprendiz De Hombre
- Mi Bruto Bello
- Distante
- La Noche
- Que No DarÃa Yo
- Como Siempre Que No Estas
