Carmela y Rafael
Carmela y Rafael (Carmela and Rafael) was a Mexican bolero duet, consisting of singer and actress Carmela Rey (1931–2018) and singer and songwriter Rafael Vázquez(1929-2022).[1] Known as "The Romantic Couple of Mexico", Rey and Vázquez first performed together in 1959 and married that same year.[2] They first recorded for RCA Records and then signed with Musart Records. Carmela y Rafael recorded a total of 121 records and 1,198 songs, and won numerous accolades, including gold and platinum records[1] and two Record World Awards.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Mendoza de Lira, Alejandra (10 April 2000). "Rehuyen Carmela y Rafael a revivir su pasado amoroso". El Universal (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 1 February 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ^ Álvarez, José Rogelio (1998). Enciclopedia de México, Volume 14. Enciclopedia de México. p. 7965. ISBN 9781564090249.
- ^ "Record World Mexican Annual Awards 1972". Record World. 29 July 1972.
- ^ "Record World Awards-Mexico". Record World: 13. 27 August 1977.
External links
[edit]- Carmela y Rafael discography and album reviews, credits & releases at AllMusic
- Carmela y Rafael albums at Rate Your Music
- Carmela y Rafael discography, album releases & credits at Discogs
- Carmela y Rafael albums to be listened on Spotify
- Carmela y Rafael albums to be listened on YouTube