Adán Sánchez
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Adán Santos Sánchez was a popular American
singer.
in 1992. Raised by his mother in Paramount, CA, he took up singing under his father's same nickname, "Chalino", and gained a strong local following among Mexican-American teenagers.
Sánchez recorded his first full-length album in 1994, entitled Soy el Hijo de Chalino (I'm Chalino's Son) - notable for the 10-year-old's brash and assertive vocals; the album's rousing title track, evokes the style of celebrated singers from Mexico's Golden Age. As he grew into his teens, the majority of Sánchez's album titles began to revolve around the loss of his father - such as La Corona de Mi Padre (My Father's Crown), and Homenaje a Mi Padre (Homage to My Father). These references gave him credibility in the Banda music
scene, where the macho
image and death of his father had stirred a resurgence of popularity among young Mexican-American men. But Sánchez was also able to widen the genre's popularity even further to teenage girls, thanks to his teen idol
persona and focus on contemporary romantic ballads instead of the edgier themes of crime and drugs covered by his father. “I try to set my own path by singing my own songs," Sánchez stated in 2003 after signing with major Latin recording label Univision Music Group
. "I think a lot of people continue recording my father’s songs, and I do it as well, but I don’t over do it like others. What I really want to do is record my own songs in my own particular style, without having to copy my father. If people notice similarities in my voice or movements, then I guess it’s in my genes." He was promoted by the southern California based radio station "La Que Buena".
in Hollywood. “I don’t think there are enough words to describe what I’m feeling at this time," Sánchez stated when the show was announced. "Getting to perform at this international venue is perhaps one of the biggest dreams ever and to date, the biggest challenge I’ve faced in my musical career."
Some of the songs he performed were: “Necesito Un Amor” (I Need A Lover), “Morenita” (Little Dark One), “Paloma Negra” (Black Dove), “Fui Tan Feliz” (I Was So Happy), “Dicen” (They Say), and “Me Canse De Morir Por Tu Amor” (I'm Tired of Dying For Your Love). Sánchez also performed a medley of some of his father’s greatest hits, accompanied by images projected on large screens above the stage. “I am extremely pleased with the outcome,” he stated in his dressing room following the concert. "But more than anything, ecstatic with the number of fans that came out to support me. I dedicated this concert in my dad’s memory and to my wonderful people of Los Angeles. There aren’t enough words to thank my fans for their unconditional love and support."
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singer.
Biography
Sánchez was born in Torrance, CA. He was the son of singer Chalino Sánchez. He was eight years old when his father was kidnapped and killed in the Mexican state of SinaloaSinaloa
Sinaloa officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Sinaloa is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 18 municipalities and its capital city is Culiacán Rosales....
in 1992. Raised by his mother in Paramount, CA, he took up singing under his father's same nickname, "Chalino", and gained a strong local following among Mexican-American teenagers.
Sánchez recorded his first full-length album in 1994, entitled Soy el Hijo de Chalino (I'm Chalino's Son) - notable for the 10-year-old's brash and assertive vocals; the album's rousing title track, evokes the style of celebrated singers from Mexico's Golden Age. As he grew into his teens, the majority of Sánchez's album titles began to revolve around the loss of his father - such as La Corona de Mi Padre (My Father's Crown), and Homenaje a Mi Padre (Homage to My Father). These references gave him credibility in the Banda music
Banda music
Banda is a brass-based form of traditional music. Bandas play a wide variety of songs, including rancheras, corridos, cumbias, baladas, and boleros. Bandas are most widely known for their rancheras, but they also play modern Mexican pop, rock, and cumbias...
scene, where the macho
Machismo
Machismo, or machoism, is a word of Spanish and Portuguese origin that describes prominently exhibited or excessive masculinity. As an attitude, machismo ranges from a personal sense of virility to a more extreme male chauvinism...
image and death of his father had stirred a resurgence of popularity among young Mexican-American men. But Sánchez was also able to widen the genre's popularity even further to teenage girls, thanks to his teen idol
Teen idol
A teen idol is a celebrity who is widely idolized by teenagers; he or she is often young but not necessarily teenaged. Often teen idols are actors or pop singers, but some sports figures have an appeal to teenagers. Some teen idols began their careers as child actors...
persona and focus on contemporary romantic ballads instead of the edgier themes of crime and drugs covered by his father. “I try to set my own path by singing my own songs," Sánchez stated in 2003 after signing with major Latin recording label Univision Music Group
Univision Music Group
For the successor to this company, go to Universal Music Latin Entertainment.Univision Music Group was a Latin music company in the United States with approximately 45% market share...
. "I think a lot of people continue recording my father’s songs, and I do it as well, but I don’t over do it like others. What I really want to do is record my own songs in my own particular style, without having to copy my father. If people notice similarities in my voice or movements, then I guess it’s in my genes." He was promoted by the southern California based radio station "La Que Buena".
Kodak Concert
Sánchez made history on March 20, 2004 when he became the youngest headliner and first Regional-Mexican recording artist to sell out the Kodak TheatreKodak Theatre
The Kodak Theatre is a live theatre in the Hollywood and Highland shopping mall and entertainment complex on Hollywood Boulevard and North Highland Avenue in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles...
in Hollywood. “I don’t think there are enough words to describe what I’m feeling at this time," Sánchez stated when the show was announced. "Getting to perform at this international venue is perhaps one of the biggest dreams ever and to date, the biggest challenge I’ve faced in my musical career."
Some of the songs he performed were: “Necesito Un Amor” (I Need A Lover), “Morenita” (Little Dark One), “Paloma Negra” (Black Dove), “Fui Tan Feliz” (I Was So Happy), “Dicen” (They Say), and “Me Canse De Morir Por Tu Amor” (I'm Tired of Dying For Your Love). Sánchez also performed a medley of some of his father’s greatest hits, accompanied by images projected on large screens above the stage. “I am extremely pleased with the outcome,” he stated in his dressing room following the concert. "But more than anything, ecstatic with the number of fans that came out to support me. I dedicated this concert in my dad’s memory and to my wonderful people of Los Angeles. There aren’t enough words to thank my fans for their unconditional love and support."