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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Zacarías Ferreíra
| name = Zacarías Ferreira
| background = solo_singer
| image = Zacarias Ferreira.jpg
| image = Zacarias_Ferreira.jpg
| caption = Ferreira in 2007
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| birth_name = Zacarías Ferreira de la Cruz
| image_size =
| caption = Ferreíra in 2007
| alias = La Voz de la Ternura
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1968|10|10|df=y}}
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| birth_name = Zacarías Ferreíra de la Cruz
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| birth_place = ''Canca Arriba'', [[Tamboril, Dominican Republic]]
| alias = La Voz de la Ternura
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1968|10|10}}
| genre = {{flatlist|
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| birth_place = ''Canca Arriba'', [[Tamboril, Dominican Republic]]
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Bachata (music)|Bachata]]
* [[Bachata (music)|Bachata]]
* [[Merengue]]
* [[Merengue music|Merengue]]
}}
}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|musician}}
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| instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|guitar}}
| years_active = 1997–present
| years_active = 1997–present
| label = Discomania, Campesino Entertainment Group, J&N Records, Mayimba Music, Inc., Sunflower Ent. Co., Inc.
| label = {{hlist|Discomania|Campesino Entertainment Group|J&N Records|Mayimba Music, Inc.|Sunflower Ent. Co., Inc.}}
| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
| website = {{Official URL}}
* [[Antony Santos]]
* [[Romeo Santos|Anthony "Romeo" Santos]]
*Yenddi
}}
}}
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'''Zacarías Ferreira''' (born 10 October 1968) is a Dominican singer. He is a [[Bachata (music)|Bachata]] artist known worldwide for his hits such as "Es Tan Dificil", "Asesina", "La Mejor de Todas", "Mañana en tu Olvido", "Amiga Veneno", "La Avispa" among others. He is one of the most representative voices in bachata. He is known as "La Voz de la Ternura" because of his soft and melodic voice.
| website = https://www.zacariasferreirard.com/
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| instrument = Vocals, Guitar
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'''Zacarías Ferreíra''' (born October 10, 1968) is a Dominican singer, songwriter, and musician. He is a [[Bachata (music)|Bachata]] artist known worldwide for his hits such as "Es Tan Dificil", "Asesina", "La Mejor de Todas", "Mañana en tu Olvido", "Amiga Veneno", "La Avispa" among others. He is one of the most representative voices in bachata. He is known as "La Voz de la Ternura" because of his soft and melodic voice.


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Ferreíra was born in 1968 in the town of Amaceyes [[Moca, Dominican Republic|Tamboril]], near [[Santiago de los Caballeros|Santiago]] in the [[Cibao]] region of the north-western [[Dominican Republic]]. Born into a family of musicians and singers, it is not surprising that he dreamed of a musical career as a child. His family filled his childhood home with music spurring Zacarías on to dream of becoming a musical artist. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zacariasferreirard.com/biografia|title=Zacarias Ferreira - Biografia|website=zacariasferreirademo|language=en|access-date=2020-04-18}}</ref> As a young man, his dream motivated him to leave for the country’s capital, [[Santo Domingo]], where he joined the ''Conservatorio Nacional'' and also sang in a local [[Bachata (music)|bachata]] group because he had to "earn a living." Ferreira then became a member of the [[Brugal]] rum company orchestra, where he remained for five years. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/zacar%C3%ADas-ferre%C3%ADra-mn0000690196/biography|title=Zacarías Ferreíra {{!}} Biography & History|website=AllMusic|language=en-us|access-date=2020-04-18}}</ref>
Ferreira was born in 1968 in the town of Amaceyes [[Moca, Dominican Republic|Tamboril]], near [[Santiago de los Caballeros|Santiago]] in the [[Cibao]] region of the north-western [[Dominican Republic]]. Born into a family of musicians and singers, it is not surprising that he dreamed of a musical career as a child. His family filled his childhood home with music spurring Zacarías on to dream of becoming a musical artist.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zacariasferreirard.com/biografia|title=Zacarias Ferreira – Biografia|website=zacariasferreirademo|language=en|access-date=18 April 2020}}</ref> As a young man, his dream motivated him to leave for the country's capital, [[Santo Domingo]], where he joined the ''Conservatorio Nacional'' and also sang in a local [[Bachata (music)|bachata]] group because he had to "earn a living." Ferreira then became a member of the [[Brugal]] rum company orchestra, where he remained for five years.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/zacar%C3%ADas-ferre%C3%ADra-mn0000690196/biography|title=Zacarías Ferreira {{!}} Biography & History|website=AllMusic|language=en-us|access-date=18 April 2020}}</ref>


== Music career ==
== Music career ==
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[[File:Zacarias Ferreira2.jpg|thumb|upright|left|210px|Zacarías Ferreira performing in 2007]]
Ferreíra entered onto the bachata scene in 1997 with his debut album, ''Me Liberé''. The album won the prestigious Dominican music award, the Cassandra. Three years later his second album, ''El Triste'', won the award for him for a second time. <ref name=":0" /> Ferreira became the first bachatero to perform at the Festival de [[Presidente (beer)|Presidente]]. <ref name=":0" /> In the winter of 2001, Ferreira traveled to the [[United States]] for the first time and played 77 gigs in just six-and-a-half weeks in [[New York City]]. <ref name=":0" /> In 2002, He was the first bachatero to perform at the world-renown S.O.Bs nightclub in Manhattan, New York City. <ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://mayimbamusic.com/artist/zacarias-ferreira|title=Zacarias Ferreira|website=mayimbamusic.com|language=en|access-date=2020-04-18}}</ref> Alongside Jose Manuel "El Sultan" and [[Lenny Santos|Lenny]] from Aventura, he is one of the first bachateros to incorporate blues and rock elements into the genre. In 2002, he would record one of his biggest hits of all time, "Amiga Veneno" where he incorporated blues and rock elements like adding the wah effect and an electric guitar solo. <ref name=":1" /> The song would take Ferreíra intro the latin mainstream. He then continued to release successful albums each year, spawning hits such as "Dime Que Falto", "Cuanto Duele Que Te Vas", "La Bomba", "Quedate Conmigo", "Me ilusioné", "Diez Segundos (feat. Yenddi)", "Te Lo Pido a Gritos", and many more. In 2019, Ferreíra was featured in the song "Me Quedo" with [[Romeo Santos]]. The song is off Romeo's album, Utopía. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.conectate.com.do/articulo/zacarias-ferreira-biografia-discografia/|title=Zacarias Ferreira Biografía {{!}} Discografia|date=2019-07-10|language=es|access-date=2020-04-18}}</ref>
Ferreira entered onto the bachata scene in 1997 with his debut album, ''Me Liberé''. The album won the prestigious Dominican music award, the Cassandra. Three years later his second album, ''El Triste'', won the award for him for a second time.<ref name=":0" /> Ferreira became the first bachatero to perform at the Festival de [[Presidente (beer)|Presidente]].<ref name=":0" /> In the winter of 2001, Ferreira traveled to the [[United States]] for the first time and played 77 gigs in just six and a half weeks in [[New York City]].<ref name=":0" /> In 2002, He was the first bachatero to perform at the world-renowned S.O.Bs nightclub in Manhattan, New York City.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://mayimbamusic.com/artist/zacarias-ferreira|title=Zacarias Ferreira|website=mayimbamusic.com|language=en|access-date=18 April 2020}}</ref> Alongside Jose Manuel "El Sultan" and [[Lenny Santos|Lenny]] from Aventura, he is one of the first bachateros to incorporate blues and rock elements into the genre. In 2002, he would record one of his biggest hits of all time, "Amiga Veneno" where he incorporated blues and rock elements like adding the wah effect and an electric guitar solo.<ref name=":1" /> The song would take Ferreira intro the Latin mainstream. He then continued to release successful albums each year, spawning hits such as "Dime Que Falto", "Cuanto Duele Que Te Vas", "La Bomba", "Quedate Conmigo", "Me ilusioné", "Diez Segundos (feat. Yenddi)", "Te Lo Pido a Gritos", and many more. In 2019, Ferreira was featured in the song "[[Me Quedo]]" with [[Romeo Santos]]. The song is off Romeo's album, [[Utopía (Romeo Santos album)|Utopía]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.conectate.com.do/articulo/zacarias-ferreira-biografia-discografia/|title=Zacarias Ferreira Biografía {{!}} Discografia|date=10 July 2019|language=es|access-date=18 April 2020}}</ref>


== Personal Life ==
== Personal life ==
In August 17, 2010, Ferreíra inaugurated Escuela Primaria de Amaceyes Arriba, which he rebuilt with his longtime friend Elvis Jesús Rodríguez. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.diariolibre.com/revista/hombre-y-mujer-del-ao-2011-zacaras-ferreira-cantante-GJDL322730|title=Hombre y mujer del año 2011 - Zacarías Ferreira Cantante|website=www.diariolibre.com|language=es-ES|access-date=2020-04-18}}</ref>
On 17 August 2010, Ferreira inaugurated Escuela Primaria de Amaceyes Arriba, which he rebuilt with his longtime friend Elvis Jesús Rodríguez.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.diariolibre.com/revista/hombre-y-mujer-del-ao-2011-zacaras-ferreira-cantante-GJDL322730|title=Hombre y mujer del año 2011 – Zacarías Ferreira Cantante|website=www.diariolibre.com|language=es-ES|access-date=18 April 2020}}</ref>

Ferreíra is the uncle of professional basketball player [[Karl-Anthony Towns]], who currently plays on the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]], of the [[National Basketball Association|NBA]].
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[[File:Zacarias_Ferreira2.jpg|right|thumb|192x192px|Zacarías Ferreira in 2007]]

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==Discography==

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=== '''Studio albums''' ===


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== Discography ==
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=== Studio albums ===
* Me Liberé (1997)
* Me Liberé (1997)
* El Triste (2000)
* El Triste (2000)
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* Quédate Conmigo (2011)
* Quédate Conmigo (2011)
* Mi Dulzura (2012)
* Mi Dulzura (2012)
* Quiero Ser Tu Amor (2016)
* Me Gusta Todo De Ti (2014)
* Quiero Ser Tu Amor (2016) {{small|(An extended version of Me Gusta Todo De Ti)}}
* El Amor (2017)
* El Amor (2017)
* Yo Soy Asi (2019)
* Que Yo Soy Asi (2019)
* Más Romántico Que Nunca (2019)
* Nunca (2019)
* Contigo (2021)


=== Live albums ===
=== Live albums ===

* En Vivo (2001)
* En Vivo (2001)


=== Compilation albums ===
=== Compilation albums ===

* 12 Éxitos (2006)
* 12 Éxitos (2006)
* La Historia de la Voz de la Ternura (2006)
* La Voz De La Ternura: Éxitos (2006)
* 14 Exitos (2007)
* Historia de un Ídolo (2008)
* Historia De Un Ídolo (2008)
* Lo Mejor de lo Mejor: Solamente Éxitos... (2010)
* Lo Mejor De Lo Mejor (2010)
* Mega Mix Hits (2011)
* Mega Mix Hits (2011)
* 1 (2015)
* 1 (2015)
* Es Tan Difícil (2019)
* Más Romántico Que Nunca (2019)
* Te Fuiste En Rojo (2021)
* Esenciales (2023)

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Latest revision as of 19:23, 23 September 2024

Zacarías Ferreira
Ferreira in 2007
Ferreira in 2007
Background information
Birth nameZacarías Ferreira de la Cruz
Also known asLa Voz de la Ternura
Born (1968-10-10) 10 October 1968 (age 56)
Canca Arriba, Tamboril, Dominican Republic
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1997–present
Labels
  • Discomania
  • Campesino Entertainment Group
  • J&N Records
  • Mayimba Music, Inc.
  • Sunflower Ent. Co., Inc.
Websitewww.zacariasferreirard.com Edit this at Wikidata

Zacarías Ferreira (born 10 October 1968) is a Dominican singer. He is a Bachata artist known worldwide for his hits such as "Es Tan Dificil", "Asesina", "La Mejor de Todas", "Mañana en tu Olvido", "Amiga Veneno", "La Avispa" among others. He is one of the most representative voices in bachata. He is known as "La Voz de la Ternura" because of his soft and melodic voice.

Early life

[edit]

Ferreira was born in 1968 in the town of Amaceyes Tamboril, near Santiago in the Cibao region of the north-western Dominican Republic. Born into a family of musicians and singers, it is not surprising that he dreamed of a musical career as a child. His family filled his childhood home with music spurring Zacarías on to dream of becoming a musical artist.[1] As a young man, his dream motivated him to leave for the country's capital, Santo Domingo, where he joined the Conservatorio Nacional and also sang in a local bachata group because he had to "earn a living." Ferreira then became a member of the Brugal rum company orchestra, where he remained for five years.[2]

Music career

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Zacarías Ferreira performing in 2007

Ferreira entered onto the bachata scene in 1997 with his debut album, Me Liberé. The album won the prestigious Dominican music award, the Cassandra. Three years later his second album, El Triste, won the award for him for a second time.[2] Ferreira became the first bachatero to perform at the Festival de Presidente.[2] In the winter of 2001, Ferreira traveled to the United States for the first time and played 77 gigs in just six and a half weeks in New York City.[2] In 2002, He was the first bachatero to perform at the world-renowned S.O.Bs nightclub in Manhattan, New York City.[3] Alongside Jose Manuel "El Sultan" and Lenny from Aventura, he is one of the first bachateros to incorporate blues and rock elements into the genre. In 2002, he would record one of his biggest hits of all time, "Amiga Veneno" where he incorporated blues and rock elements like adding the wah effect and an electric guitar solo.[3] The song would take Ferreira intro the Latin mainstream. He then continued to release successful albums each year, spawning hits such as "Dime Que Falto", "Cuanto Duele Que Te Vas", "La Bomba", "Quedate Conmigo", "Me ilusioné", "Diez Segundos (feat. Yenddi)", "Te Lo Pido a Gritos", and many more. In 2019, Ferreira was featured in the song "Me Quedo" with Romeo Santos. The song is off Romeo's album, Utopía.[4]

Personal life

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On 17 August 2010, Ferreira inaugurated Escuela Primaria de Amaceyes Arriba, which he rebuilt with his longtime friend Elvis Jesús Rodríguez.[5]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Me Liberé (1997)
  • El Triste (2000)
  • Adiós (2001)
  • Novia Mia (2002)
  • El Amor Vencerá (2004)
  • Quiéreme (2005)
  • Dime Que Faltó (2007)
  • Te Dejo Libre (2009)
  • Quédate Conmigo (2011)
  • Mi Dulzura (2012)
  • Me Gusta Todo De Ti (2014)
  • Quiero Ser Tu Amor (2016) (An extended version of Me Gusta Todo De Ti)
  • El Amor (2017)
  • Que Yo Soy Asi (2019)
  • Nunca (2019)
  • Contigo (2021)

Live albums

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  • En Vivo (2001)

Compilation albums

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  • 12 Éxitos (2006)
  • La Voz De La Ternura: Éxitos (2006)
  • 14 Exitos (2007)
  • Historia De Un Ídolo (2008)
  • Lo Mejor De Lo Mejor (2010)
  • Mega Mix Hits (2011)
  • 1 (2015)
  • Es Tan Difícil (2019)
  • Más Romántico Que Nunca (2019)
  • Te Fuiste En Rojo (2021)
  • Esenciales (2023)

References

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  1. ^ "Zacarias Ferreira – Biografia". zacariasferreirademo. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d "Zacarías Ferreira | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Zacarias Ferreira". mayimbamusic.com. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Zacarias Ferreira Biografía | Discografia" (in Spanish). 10 July 2019. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Hombre y mujer del año 2011 – Zacarías Ferreira Cantante". www.diariolibre.com (in European Spanish). Retrieved 18 April 2020.




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