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Alejandro Fernández

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Alejandro Fernandez
Background information
Birth nameAlejandro Fernández Abarca
Also known asEl Potrillo, The Colt
Born (1971-04-24) April 24, 1971 (age 53)
OriginGuadalajara, Jalisco
GenresBolero, latin pop, mexican pop, mariachi, ranchera
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1991–present
LabelsSony Music Latin (1992–2008)
Universal Music Latino (2009–present)
Websitehttp://www.alejandrofernandez.com/

Alejandro Fernández (pronounced [aleˈxandro ferˈnandes]) (born April 24, 1971) is a Mexican singer. He was nicknamed "El Potrillo" (The Colt) by the media and fans.[1] He has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.[2] Alejandro is the son of ranchera singer Vicente Fernández.[3] Alejandro sings Mexican folk music. These include mariachi and ranchera music.

Alejandro Fernández has performed with artists such as Plácido Domingo, Marc Anthony, José Carreras, Chayanne, Amaia Montero, Joan Sebastian, Gloria Estefan, Malú, Julio Iglesias, Patricia Kaas, Miguel Bosé, Mario Frangoulis, Ednita Nazario, Yuri, Franco De Vita, Diego El Cigala, Nelly Furtado and Beyoncé Knowles.

Discography

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References

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  1. "LATIN GRAMMY Winners Search". Archived from the original on 2009-06-09. Retrieved 2012-06-12.
  2. "Alejandro Fernandez – Dos Mundos". Alejandrofernandez.com. Archived from the original on 2015-07-04. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  3. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p38753

Other websites

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