Jon Secada
Jon Secada | |
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Secada in 2017 | |
| Born | Juan Francisco Secada Ramírez October 4, 1961 |
| Education | University of Miami |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouses | Jo Pat Cafro
(m. 1988; div. 1993)Maritere Vilar (m. 1997) |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
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| Website | www |
Juan Francisco Secada Ramírez (born October 4, 1961), better known as Jon Secada, is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, actor and record producer. He has won two Grammy Awards and sold 15 million records, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists. His music fuses funk, soul music, pop, and Latin percussion.
Secada has written songs for Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, and Jennifer Lopez. He has toured with Luciano Pavarotti and recorded duets with Jim Brickman, Olivia Newton-John, and Frank Sinatra.
Secada has performed several times at A Capitol Fourth, an annual Independence Day concert from the United States Capitol.