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Alejandro Fernández

To wear a traditional “charro” costume is not for anyone. A symbol of the Mexican culture, this costume requires pride, gallantry and attitude. Those that wear a “charro” are individuals who represent a town of noble and passionate people, who sing of joy and heartaches.  Alejandro Fernández clearly fits this description.  He is a genuine artist and a modern-day representative of famous and legendary “Charro” singers like Pedro Infante, Jorge Negrete, Javier Solís and Vicente Fernández, all ambassadors of the Mexican culture.  Alejandro Fernández, heir to a rich and artistic heritage, has contributed to the genre of romantic Mexican music by first upholding the traditional essence and style of the songs, while incorporating his personal modern-day expression into the melody.

The story about a young boy, who aspired to sing on stage beside his father, has been told several times.  At the young age of 5, the opportunity would first present itself.  At special concert in San Antonio Texas, in honor of his father’s musical career, this young boy would sing a duet with his father.  The boy had practiced his part, and knew it very well, but while on stage signing, stage freight set in as he glanced at the thousands of onlookers.  With panic set in, he began to cry but was quickly rescued and consoled by his father who corrected the verse, and encouraged him to finish the song.       

The incident diminished Alejandro’s interest from becoming a famous singer like his father, so much so, that as a young adult he decided to study architecture.
In the midst of his studies, his father, affectionately known as “Don Vicente,” approached his son with a proposal to record a duet with him for a record in tribute of Mexican music. Alejandro agreed and the song “Amor de los Dos” turned out to be a big hit.

The success of the duet motivated Alejandro to begin recording and performing as a soloist. In 1992 he launched his first album that reported unusual high sales for the genre of Mexican “Ranchero” music. Fans were taken back by this new and fresh rendition of traditional Mexican music, which also appealed to a younger fan base. Alejandro left his architecture career and recorded a second album named “Piel de Niña”.

In the following years, Alejandro continued to reach top the music charts with many renditions of classic ranchero songs from famous composers.  As other Latin artists focused their careers on “crossing over” from Spanish to English music, Alejandro became a superstar making the transition from ranchero music to pop music. This duality began in 1997 with “Me Estoy Enamorando” collaboration with producer Emilio Estefan. The album sold over 3 million copies around the world, launching him as an international recording star.

Alejandro career includes duets and live performances around the world with musical icons such as tenors Plácido Domingo and Jose Carerras, Joe French, Patricia Kaas, Gloria Estefan, Beyonce Knowles, Amaia from the group La Oreja de Van Gogh, Julio Igelsias, Miguel Bosé, Mario Frangoulis, Ednita Nazario, “chico” Gypsy Kings among others.

Aside for his love for music, Alejandro invaded the big screen, giving life to Emiliano Zapata, mythical hero, in the movie “Zapata, el Sueño del Héroe” under the direction of the Oscar winner, Alfonso Arau (“Como agua para chocolate”).

In 2007, Alejandro Fernández returned to the stage with a very intimate album “Viento A Favor” an attractive merge of both elements that made him famous: pop music and traditional Mexican music, but also incorporating Caribbean rhythms.

In 2007 Alejandro celebrated 15 years of his career and launched a new album with a vast collection of all his hits. Fifteen million copies sold over the world.  Alejandro has received two Latin Grammy’s and two Billboard awards.  Alejandro is an authentic ambassador of México. It couldn’t be any other way; the man carries Mexico in his blood.

Alejandro Fernández Website: www.alejandrofernandez.com