Chamín Correa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chamin Correa
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Benjamin Correa Pérez de León |
| Also known as | "El Mejor Requinto de América" |
| Born | 4 December 1929 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Died | 14 January 2020 (aged 90) Cuernavaca, Morelos |
| Genres | Romantic Music |
| Occupations | Musician, Artist, Record producer |
| Instruments | Requinto guitar |
| Years active | 1950–2020 |
| Labels | Producciones Chamin Correa, I.M. Records |
| Associated acts | Chamin Correa y los Tres Caballeros |
Benjamín "Chamín" Correa (born December 4, 1929 – died January 14, 2020) was a famous Mexican guitarist. He was known for his beautiful romantic music. People in Spanish-speaking countries loved his style.
Chamín was part of a group called Los Tres Caballeros. He joined them in 1954 with Roberto Cantoral and Leonel Gálvez. By 1957, their trio was very successful worldwide. They even earned four golden records! Chamín Correa passed away in Cuernavaca, Morelos, when he was 90 years old.
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Chamín's Musical Journey
Chamín Correa started playing guitar very early. He was only five years old when his father, Don Manuel Escamilla, introduced him to music. His grandfather, Judge Enrique Pérez de León, taught him classical guitar.
Chamín began performing all over Mexico City by the time he was 11. He played the guitar for over sixty years! He released 150 albums on vinyl and CD. People called him "Requinto De Oro," which means "Golden Requinto." This was because he was so good at playing the Requinto Guitar.
Chamín's own website has videos of him performing. One video shows him singing in a black-and-white movie from the 1950s. Another video shows him playing with the famous singer Gloria Estefan. This shows how long he was a top artist in Latin-American music.
Working with Other Artists
Chamín Correa made many albums. Some were solo, and some were with groups like Los Tres Caballeros. He also recorded music with many other famous artists. These included El Tri, Dave Brubeck, Joan Baez, Gloria Estefan, José José, Enrique Guzmán, and Luis Miguel. His main instrument was a special guitar with nylon strings.
Some of his most popular songs are 'El reloj', 'La barca', 'Donde estás', and 'Poquita Fe'.
A Talented Producer and Arranger
For thirty years, Chamín Correa was an artistic director. He helped produce music for many artists. He also created musical arrangements for their songs. Some of these artists were Julio Iglesias, Luis Miguel, Gloria Estefan, and José José.
As a guitarist for IM Records, he sold over 5 million copies of his album "Cuerdas, Amor y Guitarra." On this album, he played many different types of guitars. He won four golden records for his work. He also won "The Golden Guitar" award eight times in a row at a festival in Italy.
In 1967, Chamín Correa performed live with jazz musician Dave Brubeck. These concerts were released on an album called Bravo! Brubeck!.
Guitars with His Name
Chamín Correa was known as the best Requinto player in America. Because of his fame, a special line of guitars was made. These guitars were called "Correa Chamin Guitars." He personally checked the quality of these guitars.
His Music Albums
Chamín Correa released many albums during his career. Here are a few of his solo albums:
- Cuerdas, amor y guitarra, Vol. 5 (2005)
- Éxitos, Vol. 2 (2002)
- 30 grandes éxitos (2000)
- Cuerdas, amor y guitarra (2000)
He also appeared on albums by other artists, such as:
- El Tri, 4 décadas en vivo (2008)
- Su historia y éxitos musicales, Vol. 1 (2004)
- El Príncipe con trío, Vol. 1 (2003)
- Bravo! Brubeck! (1967)
His Passing and Tributes
Sadly, Chamín Correa passed away on January 14, 2020. He died peacefully in his sleep at a hospital in Mexico City. He had some health problems in his later years.
A famous singer named Rodrigo De La Cadena held a special tribute concert for Chamín Correa. It took place at the Teatro De La Ciudad on February 9, 2020. Many artists, including Chamín's family, performed at this event.
See also
In Spanish: Chamín Correa para niños
