Serafín Zubiri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Serafín Zubiri
Serafín Zubiri with his guide dog, Xifo in 2010
Background information
Birth name	Serafín Lizoain Vidondo
Born	(1964-04-20) 20 April 1964 (age 61) Pamplona (Navarre), Spain
Occupation(s)	Singer

Serafín Lizoain Vidondo (born April 20, 1964) is a talented Spanish singer, composer, and piano player. He is better known by his stage name, Serafín Zubiri. He was born in Pamplona, Spain.

Serafín Zubiri's Life and Music

Serafín Zubiri is a singer and pianist who is blind. He has achieved many great things in his music career. He even represented Spain twice in the famous Eurovision Song Contest.

Early Career and Disney

Before becoming a solo artist, Serafín was the lead singer for a music group called Equus. He sang with them until 1987. In 1992, he got a special chance to record the Spanish songs for the Disney movie Beauty and the Beast. This was a big step in his career.

Eurovision Song Contest Appearances

Serafín Zubiri is well-known for his two appearances at the Eurovision Song Contest.

• In 1992, he traveled to Malmö, Sweden. He represented Spain with a beautiful song called "Todo esto es la música".
• In 2000, he won a contest called Eurocanción 2000. This contest was organized by TVE, a Spanish TV channel. Winning meant he would represent Spain again at Eurovision. He went to Stockholm with the song "Colgado de un sueño".

Other Projects and TV Shows

Besides singing, Serafín has worked on many other exciting projects.

• He has worked in radio and even hosted a TV show in Pamplona. The show was called Disabled Unlimited.
• In 2000, he starred in a musical play called La magia de Broadway. He performed alongside another famous singer, Marta Sánchez.
• In 2005, he became the vice president of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA). This organization helps blind people get involved in sports.
• Serafín also showed his dancing skills on TV. In 2007, he competed in the Spanish TV show Mira quién baila. This show is like Dancing With the Stars. He did very well and was the runner-up!
• In 2008, he joined the Argentine version of the same dancing show. He has also appeared on other international versions of this popular show.
• In 2013, he took part in the Spanish version of Splash!. On this show, celebrities learn to dive from high boards.

Serafín Zubiri's Albums

Serafín Zubiri has released several albums throughout his career. Here are some of them:

• 1987: Inténtalo
• 1988: Pedaleando
• 1991: Detrás del viento
• 1992: Te veo con el corazón
• 1995: Un hombre nuevo
• 2000: Colgado de un sueño
• 2008: Colgado de un sueño (re-release for Argentina)
• 2010: Sigo aquí
• 2012: X una causa justa

Television Appearances

Serafín Zubiri has been a guest or contestant on many television programs.

See also

In Spanish: Serafín Zubiri para niños