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Coti
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Coti in 2012
Background information
Birth name Roberto Fidel Ernesto Sorokin Espasa
Born (1973-06-14) June 14, 1973 (age 52)
Origin Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitars
  • keyboards
Labels Universal Music

Roberto Fidel Ernesto Sorokin Esparza (born June 14, 1973), known as Coti, is a talented singer, songwriter, and musician from Argentina. He is famous for working with many other popular Spanish-speaking artists. Some of these include Andrés Calamaro, Julieta Venegas, Natalia Oreiro, and Luis Miguel. His album Esta Mañana y Otros Cuentos, released in 2005, sold very well. It became a gold record in Argentina and Mexico. In Spain, it even went double platinum, meaning it sold a huge number of copies!

About Coti's Life and Music

Roberto Fidel Ernesto Sorokin Esparza was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. When he was three years old, his family moved to Concordia. Later, he returned to Rosario. There, he joined a music group called Luz Mala. This group even recorded an album.

Becoming a Songwriter

In the late 1990s, Coti started writing songs for many famous artists. He wrote for Andrés Calamaro, Julieta Venegas, and Paulina Rubio. Other stars he wrote for include Natalia Oreiro, Los Enanitos Verdes, Diego Torres, and Alejandro Lerner.

His First Album and Big Tours

Coti decided to release his own music. His first album, called Coti, came out in Spain. A song from this album, Antes que ver el sol, became very popular on the radio. This success helped him get a big opportunity. He was chosen to open for Shakira's 2003 tour, Tour of the Mongoose, when she performed in Spain.

Coti also helped write songs for Julieta Venegas's albums. These included and Limón y Sal. Both albums won important awards like the Latin Grammy and Grammy.

Recent Projects and Collaborations

In 2009, Coti appeared in a music video. He was with famous soccer players like Maxi Rodríguez and Diego Forlán. In 2024, he worked with Spanish singer Ana Guerra. They released a song together called "Canción de Luto".

Coti's Albums

Coti has released several 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)

See also

A robot waving hello In Spanish: Coti para niños

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