Pepe Aguilar is an influential figure in the landscape of Mexican and Latin American music, renowned for his deep, soulful voice and his seamless blend of traditional mariachi with modern pop. Born José Aguilar in San Antonio, Texas, on August 7, 1968, he was raised in a prominent musical family—his parents are the Mexican icons Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre, both legends in regional Mexican music. With music in his blood, Pepe naturally embraced his heritage, crafting a successful career that has spanned over three decades and has made him a star not only in Mexico but across Latin America and among the Spanish-speaking communities in the United States.

Aguilar's career boasts an impressive discography that reflects his mastery of various genres within the Mexican musical tradition, including mariachi, ranchera, pop, and more. Celebrated albums such as "Pepe Aguilar con Tambora" and "Celebrando a México" showcase his versatility and his dedication to honoring his roots. His release, "Fue un Placer Conocerte: Gracias Juan Gabriel, Vol. 1," pays homage to another Mexican legend, demonstrating Aguilar's reverent approach to the icons before him. With multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards to his name, Pepe Aguilar continues to be a vital presence in the music industry, often blending the old with the new and maintaining the cultural legacy of Mexican music for generations to come. His works like "Mis Impulsos Sobre Ti," "Ojalá Te Duela," and "Pepe Aguilar Interpreta A Joan Sebastian" further solidify his status as a bridge between the classic and the contemporary in the rich tapestry of Latin music.

Genres

Banda

Latin Talent Show

Mariachi

Musica Mexicana

Ranchera

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Latest Release

Cuídamela Bien

Pepe Aguilar

Single - Released September 26, 2024