Alejandro Sanz’s Biography
His infancy
He was born on 18th of December of 1.968 in Madrid. His father called Jesus Sanchez was from Algeciras and his mother called María Pizarro was from Alcalá de los Gazules.At 8 years he moved to Madrid district of Moratalaz. He learned to play guitar with 7 years and as Alejandro himself says, comes from inheritance, as his father, Jesús Sánchez Madero was a musician and was part of two bands, 1 of which The Bay 3.The singer became .
His artistic career
His artistic career began in late 1.988, to record the disc Los Chulos Son Pa' Cuidarlos at 20 years. Soon after,in 1990, participates with Tino Casal on the second disc of Juan Carlos Valenciaga, on the issue Como un placer.Alejandro plays the guitar and piano. Alejandro Sanz is my English teacher ’s cousin.
Prizes
1997Friend Prize (Spain) - Best Male National
Wave Prize (Spain) - Best National Artist
Music Prize (Spain):
Best National Artist
best Composer
Best Album for 'Más'
Best Single for "Corazón partío"
Best Video for "Corazón partío"
1998
Friend Prize (Spain) - Special Tribute
Wave Prize (Spain) - Best Song for "Corazón partío"
1999
World Music Awards – Best Selling Spanish Artist.
2000
IFPI Platinum Awards for Más
Waves Prize - Best Spanish Artist
2001...
