Romance (Luis Miguel album)
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Romance is the eighth studio album by Mexican singer Luis Miguel. It was released by WEA Latina on 19 November 1991. Although the production was originally intended as another collaboration with Juan
Romance Luis Miguel
When Miguel decided to record boleros for his next album, WEA Latina hired Mexican singer-songwriter Armando Manzanero (pictured) to help with their production. Romance has covers of two Manzanero compositions: "Te Extraño" and "No Sé Tú".
Luis Miguel's recording of Romance was attributed by music critics for reviving interest in bolero music.
Bolero
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Bolero is a genre of song which originated in eastern Cuba in the late 19th century as part of the trova tradition. Unrelated to the older Spanish dance of the same name, bolero is characterized by so
Romance (Luis Miguel album)
…Calderón was unable to compose songs for the album. Facing a new material deadline in his recording contract, at his manager's suggestion, Miguel chose bolero music for his next project. Mexican singer-songwriter Armando Manzanero was hired by WEA Latina to co-produce the album with Miguel. Recording began…
Pepe Sánchez (guitar, left) and Emiliano Blez (tres) with three singers (standing)
Julio Jaramillo, a prolific Ecuadorian bolero singer and recording artist who performed throughout Latin America.
Typical rhythmic and harmonic pattern of bolero bass lines.