Rafael is a singer with Spanish roots and an amazing wide range of voices. He was able to gain popularity thanks to an exclusive manner of performing hits. His songs are known all over the world. Now the singer continues his successful creative activity.
Spanish nightingale Raphael
Raphael was born in 1943 in Andalusia, in the province of Jaen in southern Spain. Three years later, the whole family moved to Madrid. The full name of the singer is Miguel Rafael Martos Sanchez. But loyal fans and art lovers around the world know the artist as Raphael. Having moved to the capital, he decided to sing in a church choir. A talented artist began performing in front of relatives at the age of three. When the future star in 1952 turned nine years old, his incomparable voice and unique performance was recognized as the best in Europe.
Rafael is the singer who was the first to enter the world Olympus. Before him, not a single Spanish performer was able to win numerous fans around the world. Such a glory could be achieved only by the “nightingale” and “the marvel of Linares,” as they call the star in their homeland. Rafael is a singer whose photos are posted in a museum dedicated to the artist’s work and career. Here you can find all the biography, information about the talented singer, awards, albums and letters from fans. The museum can be visited in Andalusia in Linares, a province of Spain. Indigenous Spaniards consider Raphael the best singer of all time.
The tremendous success of the film "Let them talk"
“Let them talk” is the song that became the most famous hit. In the 60s and early 70s of all the speakers sounded this tune. The Soviet people, in order to understand the meaning of composition, began to study Spanish.
In 1968, a film was created with the same name and biographical elements with the participation of Raphael himself. In 1970, the film became the highest grossing film in the USSR. People liked the simple bewitching storyline, beautiful nature, love. But the main feature of the movie was the songs performed by singer Rafael. Creativity, summarized in the film, won the hearts of loyal fans. In the Foreign Films category, the Soviet people recognized the picture as the best. After tremendous success in the country, a wave of "Raphaelism" began.
The influence of the wave of "Raphaelism" on the Soviet people
After filming the film "Let them talk," the singer went on an equally successful tour. In the early 70s, Raphael was invited by the Ministry of Culture of the USSR. His concerts stunned the audience. The performances of the world star became a grand event for the entire Soviet people. Rafael is a singer who, after successful performances in Leningrad, was offered the largest concert venue in Moscow. The Luzhniki Sports Palace accommodated 14,000 spectators! On this scene, Raphael has performed 4 times. Then he gave a private concert for the city administration at the Variety Theater. After these performances, Rafael sang at the Operetta Theater, in the October Hall and at Moscow State University.
After the concerts in the capital, the talented artist returned to Leningrad to continue a series of additional performances. Kilometer-long lines lined up before the start of ticket sales. Rafael is a singer, all the invitations to performances of which were sold out in one hour. The most devoted fans could not get tickets for his show. People gave all their savings to buy invitations from the hands of resellers!
A year later, the singer returned to the USSR with a new tour. He visited 40 major cities. The audience warmly received the singer. Raphael again was waiting for a tremendous success!
Creativity and awards of the famous singer
The career that singer Raphael was able to build, his biography, essays, awards deserve special respect. The Spanish corporation Hispavox signed a contract with the company Melody, which in 1974 released the collection Sings Rafael. The genre of songs is Latin American pop music. The album was at the peak of popularity among the Soviet people.
Raphael has been awarded titles and various awards. He was recognized as the best person on the air, the most delightful artist, the best Spanish performer and foreign singer. He starred in 11 cult films that brought the star tremendous success. Behind his shoulders are several dozen gold discs.
For special services, the singer was awarded the only uranium album in the world. The name of the great Raphael has become synonymous with the music industry and true art.