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