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Ricardo Gaitan and Alberto Gaitan (December 11, 1974) are musical producers, singers and songwriters.
In their second album "Alberto and Ricardo" skills and development of rhythms and compositions continue to grow, and songs like "Mi amor no es un favor" and "Taca Taca" became a hit in several countries. In Chile, "Taca Taca" becomes Song of the year in 2003, and Gaitanes fill in conjunction with Mekano (TV Show from Chile), at Monumental Stadium. From the same album, the song "Mi amor no es un favor" reached the top on U.S., Latin America and Spain radios. Their third album "Monte Adentro (Deep Country)" their dedicated in Words and Music to their homeland, Panama. The whole album conveys feeling and nostalgia of an alien outside their homeland; Subject to Gaitanes able to adapt to their own feelings. From this album stand out songs like "Monte Adentro," whose video was filmed in the province of Herrera, Panama. In 2008 as a producers and songwriters, their won two Latin Grammy awards for "90 Millas (90 Miles), (Gloria Estefan
Album). The first Grammy, for Best Contemporary Salsa Album, and the second for Best Tropical Song of the Year.
In 2008 their came with the Issac Delgado
's single "No vale la pena" (Nominated for Latin Grammy Awards 2009), composed by the duo, who reached the top of the world's tropical stations. Between mid 2008 and early 2010, they produced two groups of Spanish Rock from Guatemala. The first, "Viento en Contra", found the pre-nominated for Latin Grammy awards 2010. The second, "Tambor de la Tribu", will undoubtedly be a success too. Between 2008 and 2010 their released five singles, "Hazme Sentir (Make Me Feel)", arranged by Cucco Peña, "No juegues conmigo (Don't play with me)", a duet with Ivan Barrios (Panamanian Pop singer), "Tengo tantas cosas (I have so many things)", a duet with Samy y Sandra Sandoval (Panamanian Cumbia Group), "La Señal (The Sign)" with Commando Tiburon (Reggaeton Group from Panama), and "El Preso (The Prisoner)", with Los Rabanes (Panamanian Rock Group). In the latter, popular in the 70's by Fruko y Sus Tesos, made a fusion of Caribbean rhythms, combined with Rap and Compa (Haitian) Rhythms.
At this moment they are finishing their fourth album "Caminos", which will have the collaboration of great colleagues.
Biography
From their native Panama, they began their careers in 1989, forming their first group, Impakto (Impact), under the direction of their father Dicky Gaitán, and under management of their mother Dalys. Along with their musical career, they earn their college degrees as Business Administrator and Attorney, respectively. In 1997 they perform at the OTI Festival, representing Panama. That same year they release their first album "Entregate" (Surrender), which had compositions of Omar Alfano, Pedro Azael, Ricardo Vizuette and many other composers. In 1999, they decide to settle in Miami, Florida under the tutelage of Emilio Estefan, where they begin their careers as producers, composers and arrangers, reaffirming their careers as musicians and singers. From that moment on,the successes and achievements have not rested. Tracks like "Muy Dentro de Mi" , "Ay Bueno", "Llore Llore," "Dame Otro Tequila", "No Llores", "No vale la pena",and many more are popular and renowned in the music industry.In their second album "Alberto and Ricardo" skills and development of rhythms and compositions continue to grow, and songs like "Mi amor no es un favor" and "Taca Taca" became a hit in several countries. In Chile, "Taca Taca" becomes Song of the year in 2003, and Gaitanes fill in conjunction with Mekano (TV Show from Chile), at Monumental Stadium. From the same album, the song "Mi amor no es un favor" reached the top on U.S., Latin America and Spain radios. Their third album "Monte Adentro (Deep Country)" their dedicated in Words and Music to their homeland, Panama. The whole album conveys feeling and nostalgia of an alien outside their homeland; Subject to Gaitanes able to adapt to their own feelings. From this album stand out songs like "Monte Adentro," whose video was filmed in the province of Herrera, Panama. In 2008 as a producers and songwriters, their won two Latin Grammy awards for "90 Millas (90 Miles), (Gloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan
Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan; known professionally as Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those...
Album). The first Grammy, for Best Contemporary Salsa Album, and the second for Best Tropical Song of the Year.
In 2008 their came with the Issac Delgado
Issac Delgado
This article is about the musician; for the New Orleans philanthropist with a similar name, see Isaac DelgadoIssac Delgado is one of the founders of the band NG La Banda and is a popular salsa and timba performer.-Early life and family:His father, Luis Delgado, was a tailor and his mother,...
's single "No vale la pena" (Nominated for Latin Grammy Awards 2009), composed by the duo, who reached the top of the world's tropical stations. Between mid 2008 and early 2010, they produced two groups of Spanish Rock from Guatemala. The first, "Viento en Contra", found the pre-nominated for Latin Grammy awards 2010. The second, "Tambor de la Tribu", will undoubtedly be a success too. Between 2008 and 2010 their released five singles, "Hazme Sentir (Make Me Feel)", arranged by Cucco Peña, "No juegues conmigo (Don't play with me)", a duet with Ivan Barrios (Panamanian Pop singer), "Tengo tantas cosas (I have so many things)", a duet with Samy y Sandra Sandoval (Panamanian Cumbia Group), "La Señal (The Sign)" with Commando Tiburon (Reggaeton Group from Panama), and "El Preso (The Prisoner)", with Los Rabanes (Panamanian Rock Group). In the latter, popular in the 70's by Fruko y Sus Tesos, made a fusion of Caribbean rhythms, combined with Rap and Compa (Haitian) Rhythms.
At this moment they are finishing their fourth album "Caminos", which will have the collaboration of great colleagues.
Family
They grew up in the neighborhood of Bethania, Panama. They are sons of Ricardo Gaitan Jr. (Dicky) and Dalys Arrocha de Gaitan. They are married to twin sisters, Gina and Haydee Simon. Alberto, have a son, Alberto Jr. During the year, they live between Panama and Miami.Discography
- Entrégate, 1997
- Alberto y Ricardo, 2001
- Monte Adentro, 2006
- Grandes Exitos, 2008
- Caminos, 2011
Singles
- Entrégate, 1997
- No sé que hacer, 1997
- Mi amor no es un favor, 2001
- De qué nos vale, 2002
- Volveré alguna vez, 2002
- Taca Taca, 2002
- Galán de Novela, 2002
- Te Conozco, 2002
- Monte Adentro, 2006
- Solo te pido, 2006
- Asi es mi vida, 2006
- Te vas, 2006
- Hazme Sentir, 2008
- No juegues conmigo, 2008
- Quien, 2009
- Tengo tantas cosas, 2009
- La Señal, 2009
- El Preso, 2010
- Tu ni te imaginas, 2011
Collaborations as Singers
- Arjona Tropical, Te Conozco, 2001
- Chasing Papi, Taca Taca, 2004
- Edwin Bonilla (Homenaje a los Rumberos), Canto Abacua, 2010 (Latin Grammy 2011 Nominated)
Productions and Colaborations as Producers and Composers
- Mi forma de sentir, Gianko, 1998
- Alma Caribeña, Gloria EstefanGloria EstefanGloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan; known professionally as Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those...
, 2000 - Por un beso (Salsa Version), Gloria EstefanGloria EstefanGloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan; known professionally as Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those...
, 2000 - Better part of me, Jon SecadaJon SecadaJon Secada is a Cuban-American singer and songwriter. Secada was born in Havana, Cuba, and raised in Hialeah, Florida. He has won two Grammy Awards and sold 20 million albums since his English-language debut album in 1992. His music fuses funk, soul, pop and Latin percussion...
, 2000 - Muy dentro de mi (You sang to me), Marc AnthonyMarc AnthonyMarc Anthony is an American singer-songwriter, actor and producer. Anthony is the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time. The two-time Grammy and three-time Latin Grammy–winner has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. He is best known for his Latin salsa numbers and ballads...
, 2000 - Sound Loaded, Ricky MartinRicky MartinEnrique "Ricky" Martín Morales , better known as Ricky Martin, is a Puerto Rican and Spanish pop singer and actor who achieved prominence, first as a member of the Latin boy band Menudo, then as a solo artist since 1991.During his career he has sold more than 60 million album copies worldwide...
, 2000 - Shalim, ShalimShalimShalim was the name of a god in the Canaanite religion pantheon, mentioned in inscriptions found in Ugarit in Syria. William F. Albright identified Shalim as the god of dusk, and Shahar as god of the dawn...
, 2000 - Mi Corazon, Jaci VelasquezJaci VelasquezJacquelyn Davette Velasquez is an American Contemporary Christian and Latin Pop singer—in both English and Spanish languages....
, 2001 - Cuarto sin Puerta, ShalimShalimShalim was the name of a god in the Canaanite religion pantheon, mentioned in inscriptions found in Ugarit in Syria. William F. Albright identified Shalim as the god of dusk, and Shahar as god of the dawn...
, 2000 - Mal Acostumbrado, Fernando VillalonaFernando VillalonaFernando Villalona, the first artist named "El Mayimbe" , is a Dominican merengue singer whose popularity started to grow in the late 70s and has not declined ever since....
, 2002 - Miami Sound Machine, MSMMSMMSM may refer to:in science and technology:* Methylsulfonylmethane, a chemical compound* Markov switching multifractal, a financial model of asset returns* Method of simulated moments, a statistical estimation technique...
, 2002 - Amanecer, Jon SecadaJon SecadaJon Secada is a Cuban-American singer and songwriter. Secada was born in Havana, Cuba, and raised in Hialeah, Florida. He has won two Grammy Awards and sold 20 million albums since his English-language debut album in 1992. His music fuses funk, soul, pop and Latin percussion...
, 2002 - Dame de eso, Carlos BauteCarlos BauteCarlos Roberto Baute Jiménez , best known as Carlos Baute, is a Venezuelan singer and television host...
, 2002 - Jimena, JimenaJimenaJIMENA seeks to educate and advocate for Jewish refugees from the Middle East.Prior to 1948, approximately 950,000 Jews lived in Muslim countries of the Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf.-Historical background:The Jewish exodus from Arab lands in the 20th century was a result of the...
, 2003 - Latin Songbird, La IndiaLa IndiaLa India , known also as "La Princesa de la Salsa" , is a singer of salsa. She has been nominated for both Grammy and Latin Grammy awards.-Early years:...
, 2003 - Almas del Silencio, Ricky MartinRicky MartinEnrique "Ricky" Martín Morales , better known as Ricky Martin, is a Puerto Rican and Spanish pop singer and actor who achieved prominence, first as a member of the Latin boy band Menudo, then as a solo artist since 1991.During his career he has sold more than 60 million album copies worldwide...
, 2003 - Las Miami, MSMMSMMSM may refer to:in science and technology:* Methylsulfonylmethane, a chemical compound* Markov switching multifractal, a financial model of asset returns* Method of simulated moments, a statistical estimation technique...
, 2004 - Unwrapped, Gloria EstefanGloria EstefanGloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan; known professionally as Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those...
, 2004 - The Last Don Live, Don OmarDon OmarDon Omar, also known as El Rey Don Omar, also known as El Rey Don Omar, also known as El Rey (born William Omar Landrón Rivera; February 10, 1978, is a Puerto Rican Reggaetón singer and actor.-Early life:...
, 2004 - Asi soy yo, David BustamanteDavid BustamanteDavid Bustamante Hoyos is a Spanish singer.-Biography:Bustamante's breakthrough was in the TV hit Operación Triunfo. This show broke ratings records as well as dominated the top position of the CD sales charts during its 5 month run...
, 2004 - Seducción, Jennifer PeñaJennifer PeñaJennifer Marcella Peña , is an American Latin Pop/Tejano singer and actress who has sold over 3.5 million records internationally. Peña is the third and youngest daughter of Jaime and Mary Peña with other siblings Janet and Jackie...
, 2004 - Chasing Papi, Soundtrack, 2004
- Empire, Soundtrack, 2004
- Paulatina, Paulina RubioPaulina RubioPaulina Susana Rubio Rue is a Mexican singer and actress. Rubio achieved international stardom with her fifth studio album, Paulina...
, 2004 - Travesia, Victor ManuelleVictor ManuelleVíctor Manuelle, born Víctor Manuel Ruiz on November 4, 1968 in Bronx, New York, is a successful Latin Grammy nominated Puerto Rican American salsa singer, songwriter, and improvisational sonero, known to his fans as El Sonero de la Juventud...
, 2004 - Lamento (Salsa Version), Gian Marco, 2004
- No hace falta (Salsa Version), Cristian CastroCristian CastroCristian Castro is a Grammy Award-nominated Mexican pop singer. He is referred to as "Christian Castro" or "Cristian."- Biography :...
, 2005 - Greatest Hits, ThaliaThaliaThalia was the Muse who presided over comedy and idyllic poetry. In this context her name means "flourishing", because the praises in her songs flourish through time. She was the daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne, the eighth-born of the nine Muses....
, 2005 - El Rock de mi Pueblo, Carlos VivesCarlos VivesCarlos Alberto Vives Restrepo is a Grammy Award and three-time Latin Grammy Award winning-Colombian singer, composer and actor.-Biography:...
, 2005 - Abreme la puerta, Erika Ender, 2005
- Sedúceme, La IndiaLa IndiaLa India , known also as "La Princesa de la Salsa" , is a singer of salsa. She has been nominated for both Grammy and Latin Grammy awards.-Early years:...
, 2005 - Noelle, Gloria EstefanGloria EstefanGloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan; known professionally as Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those...
, 2005 - Otra Vez, Ilsa, 2005
- Gio, Gio, 2006
- Selena Vive, Gloria EstefanGloria EstefanGloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan; known professionally as Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those...
, 2006 - Christian Danielle, Christian Danielle, 2006
- Obsesión, Daniela CastilloDaniela CastilloDaniela Castillo Vicuña is a Chilean female pop singer and actress born in Santiago. She debuted in 2002 as a solo artist on the Chilean TV show Rojo: Fama Contra Fama. She studied four years at the Alicia Puccio Academy where she met the casting crew for the TV show Rojo...
, 2006 - 90 Millas, Gloria EstefanGloria EstefanGloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan; known professionally as Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those...
, 2007 - Asi Soy, Issac DelgadoIssac DelgadoThis article is about the musician; for the New Orleans philanthropist with a similar name, see Isaac DelgadoIssac Delgado is one of the founders of the band NG La Banda and is a popular salsa and timba performer.-Early life and family:His father, Luis Delgado, was a tailor and his mother,...
, 2008 - Casino, Viento en Contra, 2009
- Perfume, el Tambor de la Tribu, 2010
- Los Guerreros de Barrio, La K-Shamba, 2009
- Perfume, el Tambor de la Tribu, 2010
- Natalia Jimemez, Natalia Jimenez, 2011
- Golpe bajo al corazón, Johnny Rivera, 2011
- Super Cubano, Issac Delgado, 2011
Awards
- ASCAP, 2000, Muy dentro de Mi, Marc Anthony
- BMI, 2000, Muy dentro de mi, Marc Anthony
- BMI, 2002, Ay Bueno, Fernando Villalona
- BMI, 2004, Dame otro tequila, Paulina Rubio
- BMI, 2005, Llore Llore, Victor Manuelle
- Billboard, 2008, 90 Millas, Gloria Estefan
- Latin Grammy, 2008, Best Traditional Tropical Album, "90 Millas", Gloria Estefan
- Latin Grammy, 2008, Best Tropical Song, "Pintame de Colores", Gloria Estefan
# 1 Billboard
- Muy dentro de Mi, Marc Anthony, 2000
- Ay Bueno, Fernandito Villalona, 2002
- Dame otro tequila, Paulina Rubio
- Llore Llore, Victor Manuelle, 2004
- Tengo Ganas, Victor Manuelle, 2004 (Musical Production)
- No Llores, Gloria Estefan, 2007