album · December 20, 1962
Caraqueñita
Producciones Artísticas Julio Jaramillo Ruiseñor de América S.A.S.See this day
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This 1962 single showcases Jaramillo's signature vocal style on a straightforward rendition of the Ecuadorian pasillo.
- The single was released on December 20, 1962, on the artist's own label, Producciones Artísticas Julio Jaramillo Ruiseñor de América S.A.S.
- The A-side, "Caraqueñita," is a popular Ecuadorian pasillo, a genre known for its melancholic melodies and poetic lyrics.
- While Jaramillo's international fame came later, this period saw him solidify his status as a major Latin American artist.
Julio Jaramillo was an Ecuadorian singer, often called "El Ruiseñor de América" (The Nightingale of America). He was known for his prolific output and charismatic performances in the bolero and pasillo genres. This 1962 release came early in his career, before his international breakthrough but after he had begun establishing his name in Ecuador.
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