Historia De Un Idolo by Vicente Fernandez

Personnel: Vicente Fernandez (vocals). While Vincente Fernandez might look like a caricature in his outsized sombrero, glittery cowboy outfit, and bushy bandito moustache, the man is nothing if not authentic. The king of ranchera music since the 1960s, F... Read More

Personnel: Vicente Fernandez (vocals). While Vincente Fernandez might look like a caricature in his outsized sombrero, glittery cowboy outfit, and bushy bandito moustache, the man is nothing if not authentic. The king of ranchera music since the 1960s, Fernandez is one of Mexico's musical icons, a fact substantiated by his record sales and enormous following among both Mexicans and Mexican-Americans. The best-of set LA HISTORIA DE UN IDOLO, VOL. 1 is a perfect place for newcomers to acquaint themselves with Fernandez's music. His grand, resonant voice, which carries all the drama, pathos, and depth of the mariachi tradition, is in excellent form on these 17 tracks. He isn't called "El Idolo de Mexico" for nothing. Short description