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Archive for July 5th, 2007
Fernandez brings pop twist to ranchera tradition
Posted in Music, Music Award, New LP on the July 5, 2007
At 36, Alejandro Fernandez is poised to become the most popular ranchera singer in the world — a title currently held by his 67-year-old father, the legendary Vicente Fernandez.
Celebrating the 15th year of his career, Fernandez has some pretty big shoes to step into. While his father — considered by some the Frank Sinatra of ranchera — is known for traditional hardcore rancheras, the younger Fernandez has staked out new ground by mixing in pop balladry to reach new fans.
Last year, Fernandez greatly increased his popularity in Spain when he recorded his first live disc, “Mexico-Madrid: En Directo y Sin Escalas,” in Madrid. In recent years, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has stretched into film, playing the title role in “Zapata,” director Alfonso Arau’s 2004 drama about Mexican Revolution hero Emiliano Zapata.
In this interview translated from his native Spanish, Fernandez talks about his beginnings, his desire to expand the ranchera tradition and his new CD, “Viento a Favor”.