Luis Enrique (3)

Venezuelan singer born in Barquisimeto (Lara State, Venezuela) on 15 June 1944 in the Santa Elena neighborhood, near Plaza La Mora. He began his studies at the Riera Aguinagalde School and from then on the musical restlessness emerged, participating in the cultural events of said school. In Héctor Monteverde's studio, he began to develop his artistic potential. Then he continues with presentations at the Musical Club, directed by Chelique Sarabia, alternating with María Teresa Chacin and Cherry Navarro, who also began their artistic steps on RCTV. In 1967 he recorded his first album, the beginning of his true artistic career, since he made himself known in the capital's milieu. He appears in television programs such as "Sábado Espectacular" and "El Tiempo es Oro" on RCTV. Then in "Carrucel de las Sorpresas" on CVTV and "La Gran Revista del Jueves", which brought together the stellar figures of the time, such as Felipe Pirela, Estelita del Llano and the best of national talent. After a brief artistic recess, he reappeared with greater force in 1973 with the song "Volver volver", which became a national success, bringing exclusive contracts with Venevisión as the star figure of its musical programs. Since this date he has not stopped being in the multiple scenarios that claim his musical art, including Colombia, Peru, Curacao, Aruba and all of Venezuela. He has received numerous awards at an international, national and local level, highlighting the "Luis Guillermo Iribarren" award.