José Feliciano: Biography, Facts and Career
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José Montserrate Feliciano García (Spanish pronunciation: [xoˈse feliˈsjano]; born September 10, 1945) is a Puerto Rican musician. He recorded many international hits, including his rendition of the Doors' "Light My Fire" and his self-penned Christmas song "Feliz Navidad". Music genres he explores consist of a fusion of many styles, such as Latin, blues, jazz, soul and rock music, created primarily with the help of his signature acoustic guitar sound. In the United States, Feliciano became popular in the 1960s, particularly after his 1968 album Feliciano! reached number 2 on the music charts. Since then in his career, he has released over 50 albums worldwide in both the English and Spanish languages.
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- Full name: José Feliciano
- Born: 1945-09-10
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q315784
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Who is José Feliciano?
José Montserrate Feliciano García (Spanish pronunciation: [xoˈse feliˈsjano]; born September 10, 1945) is a Puerto Rican musician.
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José Feliciano is United States.
When was José Feliciano born?
José Feliciano was born on 1945-09-10.
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