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- Midón was born prematurely in a rural hospital in Embudo, New Mexico, to parents of Argentine and African-American descent. His father was a folkloric dancer from Argentina. Midón was raised Catholic.
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Midón was born prematurely in a rural hospital in Embudo, New Mexico, to parents of Argentine and African-American descent. His father was a folkloric dancer from Argentina. Midón was raised Catholic. [1]
Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist and Engineer, Raul Midón established himself as a first-call session singer upon graduation from the prestigious Studio Jazz program at the University of Miami in 1991. He sang background vocals on more than 60 Latin recordings, many Grammy winning.
Aug 9, 2018 · Born in New Mexico, the Grammy-nominated songwriter is of Argentinian and African American descent. He’s been a Latin session singer for icons like Shakira, Christina Aguilera, Johnny...
Oct 18, 2023 · A native of New Mexico who now lives in Maryland after years in New York, Midón has earned acclaim the world over, with a fanbase that stretches from San Francisco to India, Amsterdam to Tokyo. Marveling over his live performances, The New York Times has called Midón “a one-man band who turns a guitar into an orchestra and his voice into a chorus.”
- November 21, 2024
Jun 5, 2024 · Raul Midón on Taking a Personal Road To Lost & Found. In late April, blind singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Raul Midón released his new self-produced album Lost & Found, featuring various friends and accomplices including Andrés Forero (Hamilton, Phish, U2) on drums and percussion, Richard Hammond (Hamilton) on bass, and Federico ...
Aug 15, 2013 · Paul Midon grew up in New Mexico. His family is African-American and Argentine. And Midon writes songs that combine those influences. His key vocal influences are Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway. His guitar style brings in a life-long affair with flamenco and a few other latin idioms.
Mar 16, 2024 · Oral History Information. Raul Midón, a luminary shaped by the vibrant rhythms of Latin music, discovered his calling amidst a world of sound despite the challenge of blindness.
