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'''Sparx''' is an [[United States|American]] musical band of [[Latin people|Latin]] origin. The band is composed of the Antonio sisters Verónica, Rosamaria, Kristyna and Carolina. Their brother [[Lorenzo Antonio]] is a;so a renowned singing artist in his own right. They were |
'''Sparx''' is an [[United States|American]] musical band of [[Latin people|Latin]] origin. The band is composed of the Antonio sisters Verónica, Rosamaria, Kristyna and Carolina. Their brother [[Lorenzo Antonio]] is a;so a renowned singing artist in his own right. They were known beginning with their childhood career,in the 1980s. In the 1990s they found fame in Mexico and most Latin American countries in addition to success in the [[United States]]. They recorded a variety of styles of songs including corridos, cumbias, ballads, and boleros.They had a comeback with joint albums as ''Lorenzo Antonio y Sparx''. |
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They had their beginning taking part in a songwriting competition at the festival ''Juguermos a Cantar'' with the winning song "Vamos a Jugar". They appeared as "Lorenzo Antonio Y Su Grupo" (Lorenzo Antonio and His Group). |
They had their beginning taking part in a songwriting competition at the festival ''Juguermos a Cantar'' with the winning song "Vamos a Jugar". They appeared as "Lorenzo Antonio Y Su Grupo" (Lorenzo Antonio and His Group). |
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The sisters came from a musical family. Their father Amador Sanchez was a musician, songwriter, and record producer known as Tiny Morrie. Their mother, Gloria Puhl, was a vocalist who has recorded two albums. Their grandmother was a concert producer in Albuquerque who produced shows by Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and James Brown. Their uncle, Albert Sanchez (known as Al Hurricane/the Godfather), was the lead singer and leader of the band Bandido. |
The sisters came from a musical family. Their father Amador Sanchez was a musician, songwriter, and record producer known as Tiny Morrie. Their mother, Gloria Puhl, was a vocalist who has recorded two albums. Their grandmother was a concert producer in Albuquerque who produced shows by Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and James Brown. Their uncle, Albert Sanchez (known as Al Hurricane/the Godfather), was the lead singer and leader of the band Bandido. |
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Many of their songs have hit the top 10 on Billboards Latin charts. The band has also been nominated for Billboard awards, and Premio Lo Nuestro a la musica Latina awards. |
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Sparx members and their brother Lorenzo Antonio are very much involved in charity through "Sparx Lorenzo Antonio Foundation''. Since 2001, date of its establishment, the foundation distributes college scholarships for New Mexico high school students. |
Sparx members and their brother Lorenzo Antonio are very much involved in charity through "Sparx Lorenzo Antonio Foundation''. Since 2001, date of its establishment, the foundation distributes college scholarships for New Mexico high school students. |
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With this tremendous amount of success, still the most important thing for them is the support their fans have given them throughout the years. This support is exactly what prompted SPARX and LORENZO ANTONIO to create a scholarship called the Sparx and Lorenzo Antonio Scholarship designed to aid students who have a dream to go to college, but need financial help. They are very proud of this wonderful endeavor. |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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Revision as of 09:34, 13 February 2011
Sparx is an American musical band of Latin origin. The band is composed of the Antonio sisters Verónica, Rosamaria, Kristyna and Carolina. Their brother Lorenzo Antonio is a;so a renowned singing artist in his own right. They were known beginning with their childhood career,in the 1980s. In the 1990s they found fame in Mexico and most Latin American countries in addition to success in the United States. They recorded a variety of styles of songs including corridos, cumbias, ballads, and boleros.They had a comeback with joint albums as Lorenzo Antonio y Sparx.
They had their beginning taking part in a songwriting competition at the festival Juguermos a Cantar with the winning song "Vamos a Jugar". They appeared as "Lorenzo Antonio Y Su Grupo" (Lorenzo Antonio and His Group).
The sisters came from a musical family. Their father Amador Sanchez was a musician, songwriter, and record producer known as Tiny Morrie. Their mother, Gloria Puhl, was a vocalist who has recorded two albums. Their grandmother was a concert producer in Albuquerque who produced shows by Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and James Brown. Their uncle, Albert Sanchez (known as Al Hurricane/the Godfather), was the lead singer and leader of the band Bandido.
Many of their songs have hit the top 10 on Billboards Latin charts. The band has also been nominated for Billboard awards, and Premio Lo Nuestro a la musica Latina awards.
Sparx members and their brother Lorenzo Antonio are very much involved in charity through "Sparx Lorenzo Antonio Foundation. Since 2001, date of its establishment, the foundation distributes college scholarships for New Mexico high school students.
With this tremendous amount of success, still the most important thing for them is the support their fans have given them throughout the years. This support is exactly what prompted SPARX and LORENZO ANTONIO to create a scholarship called the Sparx and Lorenzo Antonio Scholarship designed to aid students who have a dream to go to college, but need financial help. They are very proud of this wonderful endeavor.
Discography
- 1994: Con Mariarchi
- 1994: Te Amo, Te Amo, Te Amo
- 1995: Hay un Tonto Mas
- 1995: Mandame Flores
- 1996: Cantan Corridos
- 1997: Tiene Que Ser Amor
- 1999: Navidad
- 1999: Cantan Corridos, Vol. 2
- 2000: No Hay Otro Amor
- 2001: 15 Kilates Musicales
- 2001: Con Mariachi, Vol. 2
- 2001: Para las Madrecitas
- 2003: Dice Mi Corazon
- 2004: Caminos del Amor
- 2005: Con Mucho Amor
- Joint albums (Lorenzo Antonio and Sparx)
- 1996: Sparx y Lorenzo Antonio Cantan Corridos
- 1998: Sparx y Lorenzo Antonio Cantan Corridos Vol. 2
- 2007: Lorenzo Antonio y Sparx Corridos Famosos Con Mariarchi
- Lorenzo Antonio y Sparx Grandes Exitos Con Mariachi
- Para Las Madrecitas
- ¡Fiesta!
- ¡A Bailar!