From the 90s to the present, Antonio Cartagena has managed to remain one of the main exponents of salsa in Peru.
Antonio Cartagena is one of the most recognized and prolific salsa artists made in Peru. The Peruvian salsero has a wide repertoire of salsa songs that have not only been heard in Peru, but also abroad. Exclusively for Radiomartold us 5 facts about him that few people know.
Antonio Cartagena started his career very young
“My career began professionally when I was 19 years old. It started to grow in the 90s until today when I have not stopped. Thank you, dear audience,” he said. Antonio Cartagena in statements to Radiomar.
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The origin of ‘Muchacha’
The term ‘Muchacha’ was born when Antonio Cartagena He was recording ‘Sin ti’. According to the singer himself, when he was performing the lower part of the song, a woman appeared in the studio, causing him to utter his characteristic phrase ‘Muchacha’ (‘Girl’) which he uses to this day.
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His dream collaboration and the artist he admires the most
Antonio Cartagena He revealed that his dream collaboration with a salsa great would be with Oscar D’LeonHe also pointed out that the ‘Pharaoh of Salsa’ is his greatest reference in the genre. “He is a complete guy, he is a writer, a tremendous singer, he has his own style and is original. He is the producer of his own songs. I hope he becomes at least half of the great maestro Oscar D’Leon,” he said.
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Antonio Cartagena and his favorite song
He Peruvian salsa singer She said that her favorite song to sing on stage is “Necesito un amor” (I Need Love). “Thanks to this song I was able to promote my wonderful work. I went to Colombia, Mexico, El Salvador, Puerto Rico and other Latin American countries,” she added.
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