Rocío Dúrcal, born María de los Ángeles de las Heras Ortiz on October 4, 1944, in Madrid, Spain, was a multifaceted artist known as one of the most eminent voices in the world of Spanish music. Her career, spanning decades, began in film, where she first gained fame in her native Spain as a talented actress in the 1960s, but it was her exceptional singing voice that eventually cemented her place as a music legend. Rocío's transformation from a silver screen starlet to a singing sensation was marked by her adoption of the Mexican ranchera genre, a move that earned her immense popularity in Mexico and Latin America, as well as among Hispanic communities in the United States.

Often referred to as "La Española Más Mexicana" (The Most Mexican Spanish Woman), Dúrcal's soulful interpretations of ranchera ballads struck a chord with audiences who were moved by her emotive performances that transcended cultural boundaries. With a discography rich in romantic and nostalgic tunes, Rocío Dúrcal's music, including hits like "Amor Eterno" and "La Gata Bajo La Lluvia," is celebrated for its timeless appeal. She passed away on March 25, 2006, after a long battle with cancer, but her legacy continues through her prolific output, encompassing numerous albums, cherished classics, and posthumous releases such as "Mis Número 1... Nostalgias" and "Lo Mejor De (Remastered)," which speak to her enduring influence in the music world.

Genres

Cancion Melodica

Latin Pop

Ranchera

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Juan Gabriel

Vicente Fernández

Pedro Infante

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Natalia Lafourcade

José José

Marco Antonio Solís

Alejandro Fernández

Latest Release

Canción de juventud (Remastered)

Rocío Dúrcal

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released March 4, 2022