Luciano Pereyra facts for kids
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Luciano Pereyra
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| Background information | |
| Born | September 21, 1981 |
| Origin | Carmensa, General Alvear, Argentina |
| Genres | Folk, Latin pop |
| Occupation(s) | singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, piano, singing |
| Years active | 1998 - present |
| Labels | EMI Music (1998-2009) Del Ángel Feg S.R.L., distributed by Sony Music (2010-2014) Universal Music (2014-present) |
| Associated acts | Soledad Pastorutti Abel Pintos Axel |
Luciano Ariel Pereyra (born September 21, 1981) is a famous Argentine singer and songwriter. He is known for his mix of folk and Latin pop music. Luciano started singing at a very young age and has become a popular artist in Latin America.
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Luciano's Early Life and Talent
Luciano Pereyra was born on September 21, 1981. When he was just three years old, his parents noticed he had a special gift for music. They gave him a guitar for Christmas, and he quickly showed his talent.
First Steps in Music
The year after getting his guitar, Luciano appeared on a TV show called Televisión Pública. When he was nine, he joined Festilindo, a program for young performers. He also sang the song "Sólo le pido a Dios" by León Gieco on Xuxa's TV show. This performance helped him become well-known.
Singing for the Pope
In 2000, Luciano became even more famous. He sang "Sólo le pido a Dios" for Pope John Paul II in Vatican City. He was chosen to represent Latin America at the Jubilee Youth event. This was a very important moment in his early career.
Luciano's Music Journey
Luciano Pereyra has released many successful albums throughout his career. His music often blends traditional Argentine folk sounds with modern Latin pop.
First Albums and Big Hits
In 1998, Luciano released his first album, Amaneciendo (which means Dawning). This album had 13 songs. It mixed different music styles like zambas, carnavalitos, waltzes, ballads, and chacareras. His first big hit from this album was "Soy un inconsciente" (I'm reckless). This song was so popular that it sold enough copies to go quadruple platinum.
In 1999, Luciano performed a concert in Buenos Aires at the Teatro Opera. This showed how quickly his music career was growing.
Continued Success and Special Performances
In March 2000, Luciano released his second album, Recordándote (Remembering You). This album included the famous song "Sólo le pido a Dios." It also featured songs that Luciano wrote himself. The album was very popular and stayed at the top of the national music charts for three weeks in a row.
A year later, Luciano had another special moment. He was chosen to sing the Argentine National Anthem during a farewell match for the legendary soccer player Diego Maradona.
Collaborations and New Sounds
Luciano has sung duets with many other talented artists. These include Rodrigo Bueno, Soledad Pastorutti, and Alejandro Lerner.
In June 2002, he released his third album, Soy Tuyo (I'm Yours). This album explored new sounds, including bolero and tango influences. After this album, he toured South America. He also performed six concerts at the famous Teatro Gran Rex.
Later Albums and Film Appearance
In 2003, Luciano Pereyra appeared in a film called Tus ojos brillaban (Your eyes sparkled). On June 22 of the same year, he released his album Luciano. This album featured more songs written by him, like "Perdóname" (Forgive Me).
In November 2006, he released his fifth album, Dispuesto a amarte (Willing to Love You). A very popular romantic song from this album was "Porque aún te amo" (Because I Still Love You).
In November 2008, Luciano released the song "No puedo" (I Can't). He wrote and composed this song himself. The music video for "No puedo" featured model Florencia Torrente. A famous producer named Rudy Pérez, who worked with artists like Cristian Castro and Luis Miguel, also influenced this song.
Awards and Recognition
Luciano Pereyra has received several awards for his musical talent and contributions.
- Consagración, National Festival of Dressage and Folklore Jesus Maria (1999).
- Revelación, Festival Baradero (1999).
- Consagración, Cosquín Festival (2000).
See also
In Spanish: Luciano Pereyra para niños
