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Spanish musicians born in the year 1943

Here are 8 famous musicians from Spain were born in 1943:

Julio Iglesias

Julio Iglesias (September 23, 1943 Madrid-) also known as Julio José Iglesias de la Cueva, Iglesias, Julio or Julio Englesias is a Spanish singer, songwriter, singer-songwriter and composer. His children are Enrique Iglesias, Julio Iglesias, Jr., Chabeli Iglesias, Miguel Alejandro Iglesias, Rodrigo Iglesias, Victoria Iglesias, Cristina Iglesias and Guillermo Iglesias-Rijnsburger.

His albums include A mis 33 años, Soy...Julio Iglesias, A Flor De Piel, Starry Night, La carretera, Noche de cuatro lunas, 1100 Bel Air Place, 20 Greatest Hits, 22 Grandes Exitos Latinos and A México. Genres: Latin American music, Latin pop, Dance-pop, Adult contemporary music and Latin music.

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Joan Manuel Serrat

Joan Manuel Serrat (December 27, 1943 Barcelona-) otherwise known as Juan Manuel Serrat, Serrat, Joan Manuel, Joan Manuel Serrat i Teresa, Joan Manel Serrat, El noi del Poble Sec, Nano, El noi del Poble-sec or El Nano is a Spanish singer, songwriter, singer-songwriter and musician. He has two children, Queco Serrat and Candela Serrat.

His most important albums: Ara que tinc vint anys, Miguel Hernandez, Cansiones, 24 Páginas Inolvidables, Album de oro (disc 1), Antología, Cada Loco Con Su Tema, Dedicado a Antonio Machado, poeta, En Transito and Material Sensible. Genres he performed: Nueva canción, Pop music and Rock music.

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Joselito

Joselito (February 11, 1943 Beas de Segura-) also known as Jose Jimenez, Los 50 de Joselito, Joselito Jiménez, José Jiménez 'Joselito' or José Jimenez Fernández is a Spanish singer, actor and entrepreneur.

His albums: Legando Una Tradicion, Joselito, 40 Exitos, , and .

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Julio Estrada

Julio Estrada (April 10, 1943 Mexico City-) also known as Estrada, Julio is a Spanish , .

Julio Estrada is a Mexican composer and music theorist. He studied at the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico City and later at the Hochschule für Musik in Cologne, Germany. Estrada's music is characterized by its use of microtonality, non-Western tuning systems, and an interest in the acoustics of sound. He has used traditional instruments from Mexico and other cultures, as well as electronic and computer-generated sounds in his compositions. Estrada has received numerous awards and commissions for his work and has been a guest lecturer at several universities and festivals around the world. He currently resides in France where he continues to compose and teach.

Estrada was born in Mexico City in 1943 to a family of artists and intellectuals. His grandfather was a composer and his mother was a pianist. Estrada began his music studies at the age of six and later attended the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico City, where he studied composition with Mario Lavista and Rodolfo Halffter. In 1968, he received a scholarship to study in Germany, where he studied with Karlheinz Stockhausen and Mauricio Kagel.

Inspired by the music and instruments of indigenous Mexican cultures, Estrada began to incorporate non-Western tuning systems and microtonality into his compositions. He also became interested in the acoustics of sound, and has used techniques such as spectral analysis and sonogram analysis to explore the properties of sound.

Over the course of his career, Estrada has received commissions from ensembles and festivals around the world, including the Ensemble Intercontemporain, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Holland Festival. He has also been a guest lecturer at institutions such as Harvard University, Columbia University, and Princeton University.

In addition to his work as a composer, Estrada has also been a pioneering figure in the field of music theory. He has developed a new notation system for microtonal music, and has written a number of essays and articles on topics such as spectral analysis and the use of new technologies in music.

Despite the complexity of his music, Estrada remains committed to communicating his ideas to a wide audience. In a 2013 interview with the journal Perspectives of New Music, he stated, "I believe that the language of music can and should be rich and complex, but it should also be able to communicate with anyone who wants to listen."

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Raphael

Raphael (May 5, 1943 Linares, Jaén-) otherwise known as Raphael, Rafael Martos, Rafael, El Niño de Linares, El Ruiseñor de Linares, El Divo de Linares or Miguel Rafael Martos Sánchez is a Spanish singer and actor. He has three children, Jacobo Martos Figueroa, Alejandra Martos Figueroa and Manuel Martos Figueroa.

Discography: Escándalo, Mis Mejores Canciones, Mis Momentos, Vuelve Por Navidad, Yo soy aquél (disc 1), 21 Black Jack, 50 años después, Yo soy aquel, Con el sol de la mañana and Maldito Raphael. Genres: Latin American music, Pop music and Latin ballad.

Luis Eduardo Aute

Luis Eduardo Aute (September 13, 1943 Manila-) a.k.a. Luis E Aute, Aute or Aute, Luis Eduardo is a Spanish singer-songwriter, film director, painter, poet, film score composer, screenwriter and actor. His children are Pablo Antonio Aute, Laura Aute and Miguel Aute.

His albums include Alas y Balas, Slowly, Entre amigos, Mano a Mano, Grandes éxitos, 20 canciones de amor y un poema desesperado, AIRE/invisible, Animal, Paseo por el amor y el deseo and Auterretratos.

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Soledad Miranda

Soledad Miranda (July 9, 1943 Seville-August 18, 1970 Lisbon) a.k.a. Susann Korda, Susan Korda, Susan Korday, Soledad Rendón Bueno or Sole was a Spanish actor and singer. Her child is called Antonio Simões.

Miranda began her career in the entertainment industry as a flamenco dancer, but later transitioned to acting in films. She gained international fame for her roles in horror and exploitation films, particularly in collaboration with director Jesús Franco. Some of her notable films include "Vampyros Lesbos" (1971), "She Killed in Ecstasy" (1971), and "Eugenie… The Story of Her Journey into Perversion" (1970). Tragically, Miranda's life and career were cut short when she was killed in a car accident at the young age of 27. Despite her short time in the film industry, Miranda continues to be remembered as one of the most iconic and influential actresses of Spanish cinema.

Miranda was born in Seville, Spain and at the age of 16, she began performing as a flamenco dancer. She then moved to Madrid where she performed in various nightclubs and cabarets. In 1960, she made her film debut with a small role in the Spanish film "El día de los enamorados". However, she gained recognition after playing the lead role in the film "The Devil Made a Woman" (1969).

Miranda's sensuality and exotic beauty made her a favorite of director Jesús Franco, who cast her in many of his films. She became known for her roles in erotic and horror films, and her performances often included nudity and sexual content.

Aside from acting, Miranda also pursued a career as a singer, recording several albums in the late 1960s. Her music was a mix of pop, rock, and soul, and she sang in both Spanish and English.

Miranda's tragic death in a car accident at the age of 27 cut short what could have been a long and successful career. However, her legacy lives on and she continues to be an inspiration to many in the entertainment industry.

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Karina

Karina (December 4, 1943 Jaén-) a.k.a. Maribel Llaudes aka Karina, María Isabel Llaudes Santiago or María Isabel Bárbara Llaudés Santiago is a Spanish singer and actor.

Discography: Karina, , , , and .