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). Known as "The Romantic Couple of Mexico", Rey and Vázquez first performed together in 1959 and married that same year. 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 and two Record World Awards.
References
- ^ 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
- 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
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