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{{about||the Spanish footballer|Álvaro Carrillo (footballer)}}
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'''Álvaro Carrillo Alarcón''' (2 December 1921 - 3 April 1969) was a Mexican popular music composer and songwriter, born in [[San Juan Cacahuatepec]], [[Oaxaca]]. He wrote over 300 songs, mostly boleros , including the great hits "Amor mío", ''Sabor a mí'', ''Como se lleva un lunar'', ''El andariego'', ''Luz de luna'', ''Sabrá Dios'', ''Seguiré mi viaje'' and ''La mentira''.<ref name=cachua>{{cite web
'''Álvaro Carrillo Alarcón''' (2 December 1921 – 3 April 1969) was a Mexican popular music composer and songwriter, born in [[San Juan Cacahuatepec]], Oaxaca. He wrote over 300 songs, mostly boleros, including the great hits ''Amor mío'', ''[[Sabor a mí]]'', ''Como se lleva un lunar'', ''El andariego'', ''Luz de luna'', ''Sabrá Dios'', ''Seguiré mi viaje'' and ''[[Yellow Days|La mentira]]''.<ref name=cachua>{{cite web|url=http://www.cacahuatepec.gob.mx/wb2/municipios/20185_ac|title=Álvaro Carrillo|author=Jaime López Jiménez|publisher=Cityh of San Juan Cacahuatepec, Oaxaca, Mexico|accessdate=7 July 2010}}</ref>
|url=http://www.cacahuatepec.gob.mx/wb2/municipios/20185_ac
|title=ALVARO CARRILLO
|author=Jaime López Jiménez
|publisher=CITY OF SAN JUAN CACAHUATEPEC, OAXACA
|accessdate=2010-07-07}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Álvaro Carrillo Alarcón was born in 1921 to a father of Spanish descent and a mother of Indigenous Mixtec and African descent. He came from a very humble family as they lived in extreme poverty . His father owned three cows which he believed made him a "rich" man{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}}. Since his father was a farmer who came from a long line of farmers, he was eagerly set on keeping all his sons within his family's business{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}}. A young Alvaro was not interested in obeying his father's wishes and would often hide instead of working{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}}. Carillo would spend his time reading poetry, as he was fascinated by Greek mythology from an early age{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}}. At the age of eight, his mother passed away. Into his adolescence, he had discovered an interest in the guitar. As he grew older, his musical talent developed following the many types of music while growing up in [[San Juan Cacahuatepec]], [[Oaxaca]] {{Citation needed|date=August 2024}}.
Álvaro Carrillo Alarcón was born in 1921 to parents of [[Mestizo]] and [[Afro-Mexican]] descent. He absorbed many types of musical influence while growing up in [[San Juan Cacahuatepec]], [[Oaxaca]]. During slavery times, it had been a place where fugitive slaves escaped and set up communities, as it was relatively isolated. Their descendants intermarried with others in the population. In 1940, Carrillo enrolled in the National Agricultural School in [[Chapingo]], where he composed his first songs as a student. In 1945, he graduated in Agricultural Engineering.
In 1940, Carrillo enrolled in the National Agricultural School in [[Chapingo]], where he composed his first songs as a student. In 1945, he graduated in Agricultural Engineering.


==Career==
==Career==
Carrillo worked in the Corn Commission, but left engineering to become a composer.<ref name=cachua/> He became a friend of singer Antonio Pérez Mesa of the Trío Los Duendes and gave him the song "Amor," which rapidly became popular. Carrillo was a prolific composer, writing more than 300 songs during his life; many were boleros, a Mexican-style rhythmic ballad. His career was ended abruptly when he was killed in a car accident on 3 April 1969. His songs have continued to be covered by Mexican and international artists in the decades since his death.
Carrillo worked in the Corn Commission, but left engineering to become a composer.<ref name=cachua/> He became a friend of singer Antonio Pérez Mesa of the Trío Los Duendes. He wrote the song "Amor," for the trio; it rapidly became popular. Carrillo was a prolific composer, writing more than 300 songs during his life; many were boleros, a Mexican-style rhythmic ballad.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hommage au Maestro de la chanson picaresque mexicaine : Álvaro Carrillo|url=http://musique-arabe.over-blog.com/2017/11/hommage-au-maestro-de-la-chanson-picaresque-mexicaine-alvaro-carrillo.html|access-date=2021-04-07|website=Last Night in Orient|language=fr}}</ref> His career was ended abruptly when he died in a car accident on 3 April 1969. His songs have continued to be covered by Mexican and international artists in the decades since his death.


Mexican romantic pop, ballad and bolero singer [[Luis Miguel]] recorded his bolero ''"La Mentira"'' (The Lie) in his platinum album, ''Romance'' (1990), released by WEA. He later included Carrillo's song ''"Sabor a mí"'' in another of his hit platinum albums, ''Romances'' (1997), also by WEA.
Mexican romantic pop, ballad and bolero singer [[Luis Miguel]] recorded Carrillo's bolero ''"La Mentira"'' (The Lie) in Miguel's platinum album, ''Romance'' (1990), released by WEA. He later included Carrillo's song ''"Sabor a mí"'' in another of his hit platinum albums, ''Romances'' (1997), also by WEA.


Most Mexican musicians and singers know many of the songs from the Álvaro Carrillo songbook by heart. Noted interpreters of his songs include: [[Javier Solis]], Pepe Jara, Trio Los Santos, and Linda Arce.<ref name=oaxmio>{{cite web
Mexican musicians and singers know many of the songs from the Álvaro Carrillo songbook by heart. Noted interpreters of his songs include: [[Javier Solis]], Pepe Jara, Trio Los Santos, and Linda Arce.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oaxaca-mio.com/celebres/alvaro_carrillo.htm|title=Alvaro Carrillo|work=Oaxaca Mío|accessdate=7 July 2010}}</ref>
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|title=Alvaro Carrillo
|work=Oaxaca Mio
|accessdate=2010-07-07}}</ref>


==Representation in popular culture==
==Representation in popular culture==
Álvaro Carrillo's life inspired the film ''Sabor a mí'' (1988), directed by René Cardona, in which he was played by Mexican star singer [[José José]].<ref>{{IMDb title|0379476|Sabor a mí|(1988)}}</ref>
Álvaro Carrillo's life inspired the film ''Sabor a mí'' (1988), directed by René Cardona, in which Carrillo was portrayed by Mexican singer [[José José]].<ref>{{IMDb title|0379476|Sabor a mí|(1988)}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 17:54, 27 August 2024

For the Spanish footballer, see Álvaro Carrillo (footballer).
Álvaro Carrillo
Born(1919-12-02)2 December 1919
San Juan Cacahuatepec, Oaxaca
Died3 April 1969(1969-04-03) (aged 49)
GenresBolero
OccupationComposer
Years active1940–1969

Álvaro Carrillo Alarcón (2 December 1921 – 3 April 1969) was a Mexican popular music composer and songwriter, born in San Juan Cacahuatepec, Oaxaca. He wrote over 300 songs, mostly boleros, including the great hits Amor mío, Sabor a mí, Como se lleva un lunar, El andariego, Luz de luna, Sabrá Dios, Seguiré mi viaje and La mentira.[1]

Early life and education

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Álvaro Carrillo Alarcón was born in 1921 to a father of Spanish descent and a mother of Indigenous Mixtec and African descent. He came from a very humble family as they lived in extreme poverty . His father owned three cows which he believed made him a "rich" man[citation needed]. Since his father was a farmer who came from a long line of farmers, he was eagerly set on keeping all his sons within his family's business[citation needed]. A young Alvaro was not interested in obeying his father's wishes and would often hide instead of working[citation needed]. Carillo would spend his time reading poetry, as he was fascinated by Greek mythology from an early age[citation needed]. At the age of eight, his mother passed away. Into his adolescence, he had discovered an interest in the guitar. As he grew older, his musical talent developed following the many types of music while growing up in San Juan Cacahuatepec, Oaxaca [citation needed]. In 1940, Carrillo enrolled in the National Agricultural School in Chapingo, where he composed his first songs as a student. In 1945, he graduated in Agricultural Engineering.

Career

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Carrillo worked in the Corn Commission, but left engineering to become a composer.[1] He became a friend of singer Antonio Pérez Mesa of the Trío Los Duendes. He wrote the song "Amor," for the trio; it rapidly became popular. Carrillo was a prolific composer, writing more than 300 songs during his life; many were boleros, a Mexican-style rhythmic ballad.[2] His career was ended abruptly when he died in a car accident on 3 April 1969. His songs have continued to be covered by Mexican and international artists in the decades since his death.

Mexican romantic pop, ballad and bolero singer Luis Miguel recorded Carrillo's bolero "La Mentira" (The Lie) in Miguel's platinum album, Romance (1990), released by WEA. He later included Carrillo's song "Sabor a mí" in another of his hit platinum albums, Romances (1997), also by WEA.

Mexican musicians and singers know many of the songs from the Álvaro Carrillo songbook by heart. Noted interpreters of his songs include: Javier Solis, Pepe Jara, Trio Los Santos, and Linda Arce.[3]

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Álvaro Carrillo's life inspired the film Sabor a mí (1988), directed by René Cardona, in which Carrillo was portrayed by Mexican singer José José.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Jaime López Jiménez. "Álvaro Carrillo". Cityh of San Juan Cacahuatepec, Oaxaca, Mexico. Retrieved 7 July 2010.
  2. ^ "Hommage au Maestro de la chanson picaresque mexicaine : Álvaro Carrillo". Last Night in Orient (in French). Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Alvaro Carrillo". Oaxaca Mío. Retrieved 7 July 2010.
  4. ^ Sabor a mí (1988) at IMDb
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  • "Videos". YouTube. Retrieved 7 July 2010.

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