Jorge Negrete - Amor Indio

Jorge Alberto Negrete Moreno (November 30, 1911 December 5, 1953) is considered one of the most popular Mexican singers and actors of all time.

Negrete was born in Guanajuato where he was raised together with his brother and three sisters: David, Consuelo, Emilia and Teresa, and also lived in San Luis Potosí. He graduated with the rank of sub-lieutenant from El Colegio Militar, Mexico's military academy.

Handsome, with a very strong will and a trained, fascinating voice, he is still a top idol in Mexico, Spain and Latin America, more than 50 years after his death. His recording of "México Lindo y Querido" ("Beautiful and Beloved México"), his country's unofficial anthem, is the best known recording of the song. His career is often compared to that of Pedro Infante, the best known and most popular Mexican actor of the time. The public rivalry didn't carry over to their private lives, as they were close friends until Negrete's death.

He married twice, to famous actresses with whom he shared credits: Elisa Christy (with whom he had a daughter, Diana Negrete) and María Félix. He also lived with his frequent co-star, for more than ten years. Gloria Marín co-starred in 10 out of his 44 films.

He started his career singing on the radio in 1931 in Mexico City singing operatic parts. In 1936 he signed with NBC for a television program with Cuban and Mexican musicians. He returned to Mexico in 1937 to act in the film "La Madrina Del Diablo" ("The Devil's Godmother") and because of the success of the film he was able to sign for several more the next three years. In 1938 he starred in "La Valentina" with Elisa Christy and then in "Juntos Pero No Revueltos" ("Together But Not Mixed").

After working in Havana and Hollywood he was called to act in "¡Ay Jalisco, No Te Rajes!" ("Hey Jalisco, Don't Back Down!") which made him an international Latin star and helped formulate the charro film genre. Filming this movie he met Gloria Marín, starting their romance and the string of movies they filmed together. He complemented his film career by singing rancheras with the trio Los Tres Calaveras and touring Latin America, singing concerts and making personal appearances.

He was offered the main role in "El Peñon de las Ánimas" ("The Rock of Souls") and wanted Marín to be his co-star. In spite of his protests, newcomer María Félix became his star and eventually his wife, although they at first despised each other while filming the movie.

He was one of the founders, and the most important leader, of the Mexican Actors Association (ANDA), succeeding Mario Moreno "Cantinflas" as its chairman. He was a fierce advocate for the rights of film professionals in Mexico.

He was the first to die of the Tres Gallos Mexicanos, or 'Three Mexican Roosters' (as he, Infante and Javier Solís, a younger star, were called; the three died within a span of 13 years). Negrete died in Los Angeles during a professional visit, of hepatitis, an illness with which he had been infected while working as a musician in New York. According to his wishes, his body was flown back to, and buried in, Mexico City. Thousands of fans attended his funeral and followed the hearse to the cemetery, El Panteón Jardín, where he was buried in the actors corner. On December 5, fans still pay tribute to the El Charro Cantor (Singing Mexican Horseman) at his tomb, and television and radio stations stage marathons of his films and songs.

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[efraingonzalez]

Lo más hermoso en la historia de la música es la Voz y la musicalidad de Jorge Negrete! mil gracias!

[MrPelonDawg773]

Estoy totalmente de acuerdo!

[DELAROSARICO]

Mrpelondowg773. Tu colección de Canciones y Películas de Jorge Negrete ¡¡¡ES EXCELENTE!!! Estoy de acuerdo en que fue, es y sigue siendo, hasta esta fecha El Primer y Mejor Gran Charro Cantor de Música Popular Mexicana.

[TheHelioschampionpit]

En realidad somos tan afortunados de poder disfrutar a nuestros máximos cantantes Jorge y Pedro, quienes con su gran talento y musicalidad dan muestra de su refinado arte, en esta canción Jorge canta de manera magistral a mezza voce de igual manera que lo hace Pedro en "Nocturnal" milagro y maravilla!!

[BlossomDiana]

Pedro Infante y Jorge Negrete unas maquinas para el canto!!!! Hermosa cancion de Jorge. APRENDAN ACTORES Y CANTANTES MAMARRACHOS DE HOY!!! JAMAAAAAS ABRA UN PAR COMO JORGE Y PEDRO!!! Bella cancion!!!!!

[morocar63]

30 de noviembre de 2011: 100 años del nacimiento del charro cantor Maestro Jorge Negrete. No lo olviden!

[callasiano]

HOLA, magonga50:

RECIBE CORDIAL SALUDO. COMPARTO TU GUSTO POR LA BUENA MÚSICA Y POR LAS VOCES BARITONALES DE ALTA CALIDAD, COMO LAS DE JORGE NEGRETE Y ELVIS PRESLEY.

¡FELICIDADES!

[magonga50]

@callasiano Gracias por tu explicación erudita. Saludos.

[callasiano]

JORGE NEGRETE NO ERA TENOR, SINO BARÍTONO ASSOLUTO. FUE ADMIRADO POR FIGURAS COMO ALFREDO KRAUSS Y PLÁCIDO DOMINGO.

ASÍ COMO MARÍA CALLAS, ERA SOPRANO ASSOLUTA (CUBRÍA TODAS LAS NOTAS DE SU TESITURA) NEGRETE CUBRÍA TODO EL REGISTRO BARITONAL, ALCANZABA NOTAS PROFUNDAS Y AGUDOS EXTRAORDINARIOS. GRAN ELASTICIDAD VOCAL Y VOZ ACARICIANTE.

ESTA CANCIÓN NORTEAMERICANA DE ÓSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II, LA CANTA EN "PIANISSIMO", UNA FORMA DEL CANTO QUE REQUIERE UNA TÉCNICA DEPURADÍSIMA.

SALUDOS A TODOS.

[Saul1253]

estes mi tio

[evvv1010]

Esta canción es perfecta para la gran voz de tenor de Jorge Negrete. Lo prefiero cantando así, aunque es mas conocido por ser el Charro de América.

[magonga50]

Espléndida interpretación de Jorge. Se le oye muy dulce y con gran sentimiento. Me pareció más en el rango de tenor que el de barítono lírico, al que nos tiene acostumbrados. Un gran artista e inmortal del arte musical mexicano.

[1minidisco]

Esta no se la habia oido a Jorge, pero si la conocia. Un mar de diferencia entre Jorge y los demas interpretes de esta cancion.