Maria del Mar Bonet facts for kids
Maria del Mar Bonet i Verdaguer (born in 1947 in Palma de Mallorca) is a famous Spanish singer from the island of Majorca. She is known for her beautiful voice and for singing in the Catalan language.
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Maria del Mar Bonet's Early Life and Music Career
Maria del Mar Bonet first studied ceramics at an art school. However, she soon decided that music was her true passion. In 1967, she moved to Barcelona. There, she started singing with a group called Els Setze Jutges.
She released many folk music albums in the Catalan language. This was special because, during the time of Francisco Franco's rule, the Catalan language and its music were not allowed. Maria del Mar Bonet helped keep the language alive through her songs.
She has performed her music all around the world. She has sung in countries like China, Japan, France, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and the United States.
Maria del Mar Bonet's Recording Success
In 1981, Maria del Mar Bonet recorded an album called Jardí Tancat in Paris. She worked with talented musicians like Jacques Denjean and the Breton harpist Alan Stivell.
She also collaborated with the Ensemble of Music Traditionelle di Tunis. This group plays traditional music from Tunisia. She also sang with the Brazilian musician Milton Nascimento.
Maria del Mar Bonet has received many important awards for her music. She won the French Charles Cross Academy Prize. She also received the Creu de Sant Jordi and the National Prize from the Catalan government.
In 1985, she showed her interest in North African music. She recorded an album called Anells d’aigua (Rings of Water) with the Ensemble de Musique Traditionelle of Tunisia. They then toured together in France and Spain.
In 1998, she worked with other famous Spanish artists. These included Amancio Prada and Loquillo. In 2001, she released a tribute album for Jackson Browne. This album was recorded live in Barcelona. It won the 2002 Spanish World Music Awards.
Maria del Mar Bonet's Albums
Maria del Mar Bonet has released many albums throughout her career. Here are some of them:
- Maria del Mar Bonet (1970)
- Maria del Mar Bonet (1971)
- Maria del Mar Bonet (1974)
- A l'Olympia (1975)
- Cançons de festa (1976)
- Alenar (1977)
- Saba de terrer (1979)
- Quico-Maria del Mar (with Francesc Pi de la Serra) (1979)
- Sempre (1981)
- L'àguila negra (1981)
- Jardí tancat (1981)
- Breviari d'amor (1982)
- Cançons de la nostra mediterrània (with Al Tall) (1982)
- Anells d'aigua (1985)
- Gavines i dragons (1987)
- Ben a prop (with Manel Camp) (1989)
- Bon viatge faci la cadernera (1990)
- Coreografies (1990)
- El·las (1993)
- Salmaia (1995)
- Primeres cançons (1997)
- El cor del temps (1997)
- Cavall de foc (1999)
- Raixa (2001)
- Cants d'Abelone (with Rafael Subirachs) (2001)
- Collita pròpia (2003)
- Amic, amat (2004)
- Terra Secreta (2007)
- Bellver (2010)
- Blaus de l'ànima, més de 20 anys ben a prop (with Manel Camp) (2011)
Awards and Recognitions
Maria del Mar Bonet has received many important awards for her contributions to music and culture:
- 1984: Creu de Sant Jordi from the Generalitat de Catalunya. This is one of the highest honors given by the Catalan government.
- 1984: Award from the Charles Cross Academy for the best foreign album released in France.
- 1990: Gabriel Alomar i Villalonga Award from the Premis 31 de Desembre.
- 1992: National Music Prize from the Generalitat de Catalunya.
- 2000: Ramon Llull Award from the government of the Balearic Islands.
- 2000: Award for the Best Song in Catalan at the IV Music Awards.
- 2001: Award for the Best Traditional-Folk Music Album for "Raixa" at the VI Music Awards.
- 2002: Best Album in Catalan for "Raixa" at the VI Music Awards.
- 2002: Premi Altaveu.
- 2002: Enderrock Critics' Award for the best Folk-New Music album.
- 2003: Luigi Tenco Award from Italy.
- 2003: Ciutat de Barcelona Music Award for "Amic, Amat".
- 2003: Gold Medal of the city of Mallorca.
- 2008: Maria Carta Award from Sardinia.
See also
In Spanish: Maria del Mar Bonet para niños
