Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia José Monserrate Feliciano García (born September 10, 1945), better known as José Feliciano, is a Puerto Rican musician, singer and composer, best known for many international hits, including his rendition of The Doors' "Light My Fire" and the best-selling Christmas single "Feliz Navidad". His music is known for its fusion of styles: Latin, jazz, blues, soul and even rock, created primarily with his unique, signature acoustic guitar sound. In the United States, he first received widespread popularity in the 1960s, particularly after his 1968 album Feliciano! reached number two on the music charts.
Awards & recognition
- National Medal of Arts · 2023
- Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame · 2013
- Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 2011
- Grammy Award — Best Tropical Latin Album · 2009
- Latin Grammy Award — Best Contemporary Tropical Album · 2008
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- International Latin Music Hall of Fame · 2000
- Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award · 1996
- Grammy Award — Best Latin Pop Album · 1991
- Grammy Award — Best Latin Pop Album · 1990
- Grammy Award — Best Latin Pop Album · 1987
- Grammy Award — Best Latin Pop Album · 1984
- Grammy Award — Best New Artist · 1969
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Grammy Award — Best New Artist · 1969 · nominated
Filmography11 titles
Ricky Martin: One Night Only
Fargo
Kung Fu
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation
CBS News Sunday Morning
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A Wonderful Christmas
Aaron Loves Angela
Tamron Hall
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band