Coti facts for kids
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Coti
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| Birth name | Roberto Fidel Ernesto Sorokin Espasa |
| Born | June 14, 1973 |
| Origin | Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina |
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| Labels | Universal Music |
Roberto Fidel Ernesto Sorokin Esparza (born on June 14, 1973), known to everyone as Coti, is a talented singer, songwriter, and musician from Argentina. He is famous for working with many other great Spanish-speaking artists. Some of these artists include Andrés Calamaro, Julieta Venegas, Natalia Oreiro, and Luis Miguel. Coti's 2005 album, Esta Mañana y Otros Cuentos, was very popular. It sold enough copies to become a gold record in both Argentina and Mexico. In Spain, it was even more successful, selling enough to become a double platinum record!
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Coti's Early Life and Music Journey
Roberto Fidel Ernesto Sorokin Esparza was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. When he was three years old, his family moved to Concordia in the Entre Ríos region. Later, he returned to Rosario. There, he joined a music group called Luz Mala. This group even recorded an album together.
Becoming a Songwriter for Stars
In the late 1990s, Coti started writing songs for many famous musicians. He wrote hits for artists like Andrés Calamaro, Julieta Venegas, Paulina Rubio, Natalia Oreiro, Los Enanitos Verdes, Diego Torres, and Alejandro Lerner. His talent for songwriting quickly became well-known.
Starting His Own Singing Career
Coti decided to release his own music. His first album, titled Coti, came out in Spain in 2002. One of the songs from this album, "Antes que ver el sol," was played a lot on the radio. This helped him get a big opportunity: he opened for Shakira's 2003 tour, Tour of the Mongoose, when she performed in Spain.
Coti also helped write songs for Julieta Venegas's albums. He co-wrote songs on her album Sí, which won a Latin Grammy Award. He also worked on her album Limón y Sal, which won both a Grammy Award and a Latin Grammy.
Recent Collaborations
In 2009, Coti appeared in a music video with famous soccer players. These included Maxi Rodríguez and former player Diego Forlán. More recently, in 2024, Coti worked with Spanish singer Ana Guerra. They released a song together called "Canción de Luto."
Coti's Albums
Coti has released many albums throughout his career:
- Coti (2002)
- Canciones Para Llevar (2004)
- Esta Mañana y Otros Cuentos (2005)
- Gatos y Palomas (2007)
- Malditas Canciones (2009)
- Lo dije por boca de otro (2012)
- Que Esperas (2015)
- Tanta Magia (En Vivo En El Gran Rex) (2015)
More About Coti
- Coti's Official Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20070324181741/http://www.cotisorokin.com/
See also
In Spanish: Coti para niños
