Lourdes Pérez facts for kids
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Lourdes Pérez
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| Birth name | Bernardita de Lourdes Pérez Cruz |
| Born | February 12, 1961 San Sebastián, Puerto Rico |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, composer, poet |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Labels | Chee Wee Records, Vivavoce Records, Block Nota Records |
Lourdes Pérez (born Bernardita de Lourdes Pérez Cruz on February 12, 1961) is a talented Puerto Rican artist. She is a singer, songwriter, composer, and poet. Lourdes also plays the guitar and is known for her deep, rich voice.
She is one of the few women who write décima. This is a special type of Spanish poetry. Lourdes Pérez's music is often called "folk opera." It celebrates her Puerto Rican roots and the traditions of Latin American music. Her style is similar to world music genres like cante jonde and fado.
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Life and Musical Journey
Lourdes Pérez was born in Hato Arriba, San Sebastián, Puerto Rico. Many people consider her one of the greatest Latin American female vocalists. She has worked with many famous artists. These include Argentine singer Mercedes Sosa and Canadian pop artist Jane Siberry.
Music for Human Rights
Lourdes Pérez uses her beautiful voice to support human rights. She works to promote fairness and justice around the world. Her songs often carry strong messages. For example, she wrote a song for people in Sierra Blanca, Texas. This song helped stop a plan to dump nuclear waste near a low-income community.
She also translated an Arabic song called "Unadeekum (Te llamo)." She did this after a concert at a Palestinian refugee camp. This song was later released on her CD, Este Filo. Her music often shows her strong support for Puerto Rico's independence. In 2006, her song "Paloma Urbana" won Best Latin Song.
Recognized for Her Art
Lourdes Pérez has been honored for her contributions to music. In 2006, she received a special fellowship from United States Artists. This award recognized her as one of the country's "finest living artists." She is also featured in important music guides and encyclopedias.
Collaborations and Influences
Lourdes Pérez has written many songs as tributes to other artists. She has honored human rights leaders and elders. These include scholar Gloria Anzaldúa and activist Isabel Rosado. Her work has also been recorded by other artists. The Puerto Rican group Somos Tres and Lebanese singer May Nasr have interpreted her songs.
Published Music and Scores
Lourdes Pérez has released many albums. Her music has also been used in films, dance shows, and theater productions.
Albums and Collections
- Tengo la Vida: Lourdes Pérez in concerto, live from Rome (2018)
- Still Here: Homenaje al Westside de San Antonio (2018) – This includes an oral history book and music.
- Al Caer la Tarde (2016) – An EP with Eva Ybarra.
- Written in Water (2016) – A duet CD with May Nasr in Spanish and Arabic.
- Dulce Vigilante: Remembranzas de la Región Oeste de Puerto Rico (2015) – An illustrated book with music.
- 20 Años (2014) – A collection of her works from 1994 to 2014, including 8 CDs.
- Te Llamo * Ounadikum (2011) – A 3-track CD single with May Nasr.
- En Vivo (2007) – A live duet concert with her younger sister, Miriam Perez.
- Este Filo (2005) – A solo CD.
- Azúl y Serena (2003) – A commissioned work with the Dama de Noche Orchestra.
- Pájaros de otro canto (2003) – Soundtrack for the film ¿Adónde Fue Juan José?.
- Selections from Tres Oraciones (2002)
- Vestigios (1997)
- Recuerdate Por Mi (1994)
Scores for Other Works
Lourdes Pérez has also composed full-length scores for various projects:
- Azul y Serena (a multimedia concert)
- Santuarios (a modern/folkloric dance piece)
- conflama (a word opera for theater)
- Adonde Fue Juan Jose (a feature film)
- Marejada (a multimedia oral history project)
See also
In Spanish: Lourdes Pérez para niños
- List of Puerto Ricans
