For the French singer Raphael see Raphaël Haroche

Raphaël Haroche

Raphaël Haroche is a French singer who performs under the name Raphael.-Biography:...

Miguel Rafael Martos Sánchez (born May 5, 1943 Linares

Linares

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), often simply referred to as Raphael, is a worldwide acclaimed Spanish

Spain

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 singer and television, film and theatre actor. A pioneer of modern Spanish music, he is considered a major influence in having opened the door and paving the way to the flood of Spanish singers that follow. His wide-range voice, added to his quality as showman, has entertained and engaged people worldwide for more than five decades.
Raphael was born Miguel Rafael Martos Sánchez in Linares, province of Jaén (Spain), on May 5, 1943.