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Robin del Castillo

Robin del Castillo
Castillo
Castillo
Background information
Also known asRobin del Castillo, el papi del sabor
OriginCali, Colombia
GenresSalsa, merengue, salsaton
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Voice, percussions
Years activesince 2000
LabelsDel Castillo Latin Productions ltd
WebsiteOfficial webpage

Robin del Castillo is a Colombian musician who is becoming internationally famous for his salsa music. Since 2001, Robin Del Castillo has been based in London (UK). His most famous song is perhaps "Aquella Mujer"[1] which he recorded in 2006 in Colombia.

Early life and career

In the 90s in Cali, Colombia, a popular TV program SONEROS 4 was offering the chance to amateurs impassioned by music to perform in public. Singing has always been his passion. Therefore, in 1994, at the age of 15, Robin decided to participate in this TV Show. This was his first time performing in front of cameras and such a big crowd. Following the show, he received calls from numerous salsa bands in Cali. From this moment on, Robin took part in many well known bands in Colombia such as Cali Sabor, The Metropolitan Police band (during his military service), Los Gomelos under the label of Sony Music Entertainment, the Merengue Band under the label of "Los lideres de Venezuela", and the Matacena Orchestra[2] under the label of FM Records. His career as a singer offered him the opportunity to visit many countries like: Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Spain, Italy, France, and England.

2001- Present: London base

In 2001 Robin finally decided to take base in London (UK) to work and start a new life style. In the same year, he had the pleasure to meet Mr. Roberto Pla;[3] the leader of one of the most well known Latin jazz and Salsa band in the UK.

Robin del Castillo was one of the artists nominated for the "GSD Media and Latin American Music award UK 2009",[4] in the following categories: Best Latin song of the year with '"Aquella Mujer"', Best Latin music Video also with '"Aquella Mujer"', and the "Revelation Latino".

In August 2009, Robin Del Castillo opened his own entertainment company: Del Castillo Latin Productions ltd.[5]

Numerous media and newspapers related the event (Latin and British newspapers alike). Time out London described the event with terms as laudatory as: "a live set from acclaimed Dominican Republic salsa singer, Bello, with sumptuous backing from Robin del Castillo and his orchestra"[6]

Notes and references

  1. ^ Youtube video Aquella Mujer by Robin Del Castillo
  2. ^ http://www.radiocentrolatina.com Archived 2016-10-07 at the Wayback Machine, "Radio centro Latina estuvo de aniversario, December 22, 2004 by Leo Pareja
  3. ^ Roberto Pla&his ensemble, Robin Del Castillo singing
  4. ^ GSD Media and Latin American Music Award UK 2009 Archived 2009-08-14 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Robin Del Castillo lanza Del Castillo Latin productions Archived 2009-11-12 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Time out London Archived 2011-06-07 at the Wayback Machine Jose Bello Concert
Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_del_Castillo