Ricardo Arjona
Ricardo Arjona is a Guatemalan singer and songwriter, one of the most successful and best-selling Latin American artists of all time, with more than 20 million records sold.
Origins
Born Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales, he began his musical career in the mid-1980s and grew into one of Latin music's defining singer-songwriters.
The sound
His music ranges from ballads to Latin pop, rock, pop rock and Cuban music, and more recently a cappella performances and a blend of Tejano and Norteno sounds. He is noted above all for his lyrical, storytelling style.
Legacy
Famed for lyrics that tackle love, sexuality, violence, racism and immigration, he stands among the best-selling Latin artists ever.
Signature song
Historia de Taxi
"Historia de Taxi" is a quintessential Arjona narrative song, telling a complete story in miniature and showcasing the lyrical gift at the center of his appeal.
Top songs
- 1
Historia de Taxi ★
Quién Dijo Ayer · 1992
- 2
Fuiste Tú
Independiente · 2011
- 3
El Problema
Santo Pecado · 2002
- 4
Te Conozco
Quién Dijo Ayer · 1992
- 5
Señora de las Cuatro Décadas
Quién Dijo Ayer · 1992