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La Lupe (December 23, 1939 Santiago de Cuba-February 29, 1992 The Bronx) otherwise known as Lupe, La was a Cuban singer.
Her albums: Salsa Masters - Best Of, La Música Latina: Grandes Mitos Del Siglo XX, Too Much, Con el Diablo en el cuerpo, The Best, Al borde de un ataque de nervios, Anthology, La pareja - the Couple, Tito Puente Swings - The Exciting La Lupe Sings and . Genres she performed include Salsa music.
La Lupe is considered as one of the most iconic Latin music stars of the 20th century. She was known for her passionate and powerful voice, dynamic stage presence and unique interpretation of music. La Lupe began her career in the 1960s and quickly became known for delivering the boleros and salsa music with an unparalleled intensity, which earned her the nickname “The Queen of Latin Soul”.
Despite achieving great success in her career, La Lupe's music was considered controversial due to the sexual undertones and the way she expressed herself on stage. This led to a decline in popularity during the 1970s and she eventually retired from music in the early 1980s. However, her legacy and influence can still be heard in the music of many Latin artists today.
Apart from her music, La Lupe also had a colorful personal life. She was known for her fiery personality and romantic relationships, which included marriages to famous Cuban musicians. She passed away in 1992 in The Bronx, New York.
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