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 singer, songwriter, and poet from Puerto Rico. She is also a composer, arranger, and guitarist. Lourdes is known for her deep, rich voice, called a contralto. She is also one of the few women who write décima, a special type of Spanish poetry.
Her music is often compared to soulful world music styles. It is sometimes called "opera of the people." Her songs celebrate her Puerto Rican roots and the traditions of Latin America.
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Life and Music Journey
Lourdes Pérez was born in Hato Arriba, San Sebastián, Puerto Rico. Many people consider her one of the best Latin American female singers and songwriters. She has performed with many famous artists. These include Argentine singer Mercedes Sosa and Mexican poet Guillermo Velázquez. She has also sung with Canadian pop artist Jane Siberry.
Pérez is praised for her ability to connect with people through her beautiful voice. She uses her music to support human rights around the world. Her work is featured in important music guides and encyclopedias.
Musical Works and Impact
Lourdes Pérez has released 13 music CDs. She has also created music for films, dance shows, and theater plays. Her songs appear in many movies and music collections.
After a concert at a Palestinian refugee camp, she translated an Arabic song into Spanish. This song, "Unadeekum (Te llamo)," was later released on her CD, Este Filo. She also wrote a song for the people of Sierra Blanca, Texas. This song helped in a successful effort to stop nuclear waste from being dumped near a community.
Pérez's songs often show her strong support for Puerto Rico's independence. In November 2006, her song "Paloma Urbana" (Urban Dove) won Best Latin Song. She has also written tributes to other artists and human rights leaders. For example, she honored scholar Gloria Anzaldúa and Puerto Rican nationalist Isabel Rosado. She also helped U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor with her memoir, My Beloved World (2013).
In 2006, Lourdes Pérez received a special award. She was honored as one of the country's "finest living artists." This award recognized her important contributions to music. Other artists, like the group Somos Tres and singer May Nasr, have recorded her songs.
Published Music and Scores
Lourdes Pérez has released many albums and created music for various projects. Here are some of her notable works:
- 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 CD.
- Al Caer la Tarde, with Eva Ybarra (2016) – A short music collection.
- Written in Water, with May Nasr (2016) – A duet CD in Spanish and Arabic.
- Dulce Vigilante: Remembranzas de la Región Oeste de Puerto Rico (2015) – An illustrated book with a music CD.
- 20 Años (2014) – A collection of her works from 1994 to 2014, including 8 CDs.
- Te Llamo * Ounadikum (2011) – A 3-track CD single recorded with May Nasr.
- En Vivo, with Miriam Perez (2007) – A live concert with her younger sister.
- Este Filo (2005) – A solo CD.
- Azúl y Serena (2003) – A commissioned work recorded with the Dama de Noche Orchestra.
- Pájaros de otro canto (2003) – Music created for the film ¿Adónde Fue Juan José?.
Full-Length Music Scores
Lourdes Pérez has also composed music for longer projects:
- Azul y Serena (a multimedia concert)
- Santuarios (a modern dance piece)
- conflama (a theater play)
- Adonde Fue Juan Jose (a feature film)
- Marejada (a multimedia and oral history project)
See also
In Spanish: Lourdes Pérez para niños
- List of Puerto Ricans
