Rebeca Silva Cosío Explained

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.

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

• 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

External links

• Nostalgia: Rebeca interpreta a Agustín Lara in AllMusic
• "Rebeca... La Voz de Terciopelo", article written by Rebeca Cerrato Silva for Música sin final

Notes and References

1. Web site: Maria Marcelina Rebeca Silva Cosío. FamilySearch. 3 November 2017.
2. Book: Dueñas. Pablo. Bolero: historia documental del bolero mexicano. 1993. Asociación Mexicana de Estudios Fonográficos. 100.
3. International Section: Mexico. Cashbox. 11 March 1961. 50. 3 November 2017.
4. From RCA Victor in Mexico. Cashbox. 5 August 1961. 14. 3 November 2017.