Rebeca Silva Cosío

María Marcelina Rebeca Silva Cosío[1] (26 April 1925 – 7 May 2002), known as Rebeca or Rebeca Silva Cosío, was a Mexican singer who was the last official vocalist of songwriter and pianist Agustín Lara.[2] She also introduced and recorded Lara's final songs.[2]

She recorded her first album, Señora tentación, in 1959 and won a gold record in 1961.[3] She was one of RCA Victor exclusive artists, and her records were best sellers in Mexico in the 1960s.[4] She recorded her final album, Rebeca interpreta a Agustín Lara, in the 1970s for the Orfeón label.

Discography

  • Señora tentación
  • Canciones de Agustín Lara
  • Rebeca y sus compositores predilectos
  • Enamorada
  • Canciones inolvidables
  • Estrella solitaria
  • Nacida para amar...
  • El disco de oro de Rebeca
  • Rebeca interpreta a Agustín Lara

References

  1. ^ "Maria Marcelina Rebeca Silva Cosío". FamilySearch. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  2. ^ a b Dueñas, Pablo (1993). Bolero: historia documental del bolero mexicano. Asociación Mexicana de Estudios Fonográficos. p. 100.
  3. ^ "International Section: Mexico" (PDF). Cashbox: 50. 11 March 1961. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  4. ^ "From RCA Victor in Mexico" (PDF). Cashbox: 14. 5 August 1961. Retrieved 3 November 2017.