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Pilar Boyero
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Pilar Boyero Gómez
May 28, 1974 Cáceres, Spain
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| Years active | 1992–present |
| Awards | Cubadisco Award: Best internacional album |
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| Also known as | La Catedrática de la Copla ("The Professor of Copla") |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
Pilar Boyero Gómez (born May 28, 1974), known as Pilar Boyero, is a famous Spanish singer. She is also a radio presenter and a professor. Pilar specializes in a type of Spanish music called copla. She was born in Cáceres, Spain. People often call her "La Catedrática de la Copla," which means "The Professor of Copla."
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About Pilar Boyero
Pilar Boyero studied law at the University of Extremadura. She also studied singing and piano for five years. This was at the "Hermanos Berzosa" Official Conservatory of Music in Cáceres. She was also a soloist with the university choir.
Later, she went to Seville to study with Maestro Borriño. There, she focused on learning more about copla music. She continued her studies in Madrid with Maestro Bazán.
Starting Her Music Career
Pilar decided to become a professional copla singer in 1992. Before that, she was already well-known for singing copla. She performed at local events and festivals.
In 1992, she took part in a special event. It was a tribute to the composer Juan Solano in Cáceres. She performed with famous artists like Lolita Sevilla and Paquita Rico. Pilar also joined music programs by the Junta de Extremadura. These included "Estivalia" and "Otoño Musical."
First Albums and Performances
In 1995, Pilar released her first album, "El cante mío." It was recorded in Mérida. This album was played on major Spanish radio stations. These included Cadena Dial and Radio Nacional de España.
She often performed outside her home region. She sang in Spanish clubs in cities like Igualada and Vitoria. She also performed in theaters in Madrid. In May 1995, she was a guest artist on a TV show in Madrid.
In February 1996, she performed with the famous pianist Felipe Campuzano. This concert was in Cáceres. In April of that year, she toured Morocco. She performed in schools linked to the Spanish Embassy.
In 1998, Pilar started her summer tour. She gave an acoustic concert in Madrid. She finished the tour three months later in Salamanca. There, she performed with her orchestra.
On April 28, 1999, she launched her second album. It was called "Pilar Boyero canta al Maestro Solano." She held a concert at the Cáceres Auditorium for this launch.
Teaching and New Projects
Since 2002, Pilar has given talks about copla music. She talks about how copla is a shared heritage. She also discusses copla and laws. These talks have been published in cultural magazines.
In September 2002, she was part of a musical show. It was called "Extremadura, los sonidos de un pueblo." This show was for the Day of Extremadura in the Roman Theater of Mérida.
That same year, she started her show "Una vida Entera." This project included international artists. She performed with American trumpeter Jerry González and pianist Chano Domínguez. Other artists were saxophonist Jorge Pardo and violinist Ara Malikian. They performed together for the first time in August 2002.
On June 4, 2004, she released her album "Una vida entera." She performed with Chano Domínguez and Jerry González in Cáceres. This album mixed copla with salsa and jazz. It was a big step in her career.
Since 2006, Pilar has hosted a radio show. It is called "Soy lo prohibido" on Canal Extremadura Radio. The show is all about copla music. She also had a section called "La copla por montera" on the same station.
Awards and Tributes
In May 2008, over 40 artists honored Pilar. They held an exhibition called "Divina Pilar" in Cáceres. The exhibition showed photos and paintings of Pilar. It celebrated her as the "queen of copla."
In 2009, she was the herald for the Medieval Carnival of Cáceres. She also appeared in a short film called "¡Cuánta mentira!"
In 2010, she released the album "Cáceres-Manhattan." It featured poems by Santiago Tobar. The album explored human relationships. It blended poetry, copla, and other music styles.
Since 2011, Pilar teaches 'History of Copla' at the University of Extremadura.
In April 2011, she released "Coplas de puñalá." Many artists helped with this EP. These included Antonio Serrano, Jerry González, and Jorge Pardo. The album gave a modern twist to classic copla.
Later, she recorded "Embrujá por tu querer." Jerry González also collaborated on this song. It mixed New York jazz with flamenco.
In 2012, she hosted "Cuadernos de copla" on Canal Extremadura. In November 2012, she released "Por siempre Carlos Cano." This album was a tribute to singer-songwriter Carlos Cano. She also toured with a show of the same name. Her band included Carlos Cano's original musicians.
In March 2015, she won the "A Tu Vera Award." In April, she received the Grada Award for Leisure. In November, she was given the Menina Award. This was for her work against violence towards women.
In 2016, she performed with the Orchestra of Extremadura. This was at the Roman Theater of Mérida. The show was broadcast internationally. That same year, she finished "Solano sinfónico." This album honored Juan Solano Pedrero. She recorded it with the Orchestra of Extremadura.
In 2017, she received the "Cáceres con nombre de mujer Award." This recognized her support for women. In 2019, she got the "Las Vaguadas Award." This was for her work in education and children's rights.
In March 2020, she released "Cuba por coplas." It was recorded live in Havana with the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba. All songs on the album were by Juan Solano Pedrero. This album was nominated for a Cubadisco Award.
In July 2021, she released "Notas de viajes." This album was another tribute to Carlos Cano. His son Pablo Cano and Israel Rojas collaborated on it.
On November 15, 2021, she honored Rocío Jurado with a show. It was called "Algo se nos fue contigo." The show featured a large orchestra and flamenco dancers. Many famous people attended the event.
Days later, she performed with Omara Portuondo and Enrique Heredia Negri. This was in a show called "Canciones de ida y vuelta."
In April 2022, Pilar was a jury member for the San Remo Music Awards Cuba. She also performed concerts and gave talks in Cuba. She sang with artists like Waldo Mendoza and Israel Rojas.
She was nominated for the Cubadisco Awards again. She also performed at the WOMAD festival in Cáceres in 2022. Her performance focused on the history of copla from a woman's point of view.
In May 2022, she won the Cubadisco 2022 Award for Best International Album. The award ceremony was in Havana.
In July, she performed with Cuban artist Haila Mompié in Italy. There, she received the Partagás' Friends Club Award. In August, she performed at the Salorino Copla Festival.
Helping Others
Since 2006, Pilar has worked with people who have Alzheimer's disease. She sings copla for them. This music helps them feel better.
Since 2016, she has given concerts in nursing homes. She performs with pianist Pedro Monty. These concerts are part of programs like "Vivir la copla" and "Te recuerdo." These programs are supported by local governments.
Discography
- 1995: El cante mío
- 1998: Pilar Boyero canta al maestro Solano
- 2004: Una vida entera
- 2011: Coplas de puñalá
- 2016: Por siempre Carlos Cano
- 2020: Cuba por coplas
- 2021: Notas de viajes
Awards and Honours
- 2005: Premio Superolé 2005
- 2015: Premio Grada al ocio
- 2015: Premio A Tu Vera
- 2015: Premio Menina 2015
- 2017: Premio Cáceres con nombre de mujer
- 2017: Premio Las Vaguadas
- 2017: Premio Ellas 2020
- 2021: Nomination Cubadisco 2020-2021: Mejor Disco Internacional
- 2021: Embajadora del Capazo
- 2022: Nomination VI Premios Extremadura Exporta: Empresa de servicios
- 2022: Premio Cubadisco 2022: Mejor Disco Internacional
- 2022: Premio Club Amigos de Partagás
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See also
In Spanish: Pilar Boyero para niños
