Paloma San Basilio
Paloma San Basilio | |
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San Basilio interviewed in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Paloma Cecilia San Basilio Martínez |
| Born | 22 November 1950 Madrid, Spain |
| Genres | Latin pop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1970–present (singer) |
| Labels | Hispavox, Capitol, Epic, EMI Latin, Columbia, EMI International, Parlophone |
| Website | Official Website |
Paloma Cecilia San Basilio Martínez (born 22 November 1950), known as Paloma San Basilio (IPA: [paˈloma sam baˈsiljo]), is a Spanish singer. She is a recipient of the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for her valuable contributions to Latin music. She has sold over 16 million records throughout her career, with styles that range from melodic songs to pop. She often appeared in various musicals such as the Spanish-language premiere production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita in Madrid. Some other musical theater works include Man of La Mancha, My Fair Lady, Victor/Victoria, and Sunset Boulevard.
She announced her retirement in 2013, touring in Europe and America. She is currently doing a symphonic tour in Colombia, where she will be stopping in Armenia, Cali, Bucaramanga, Pereira, Bogotá, Medellín and Manizales as one of her last musical projects in her artistic life.