Biography

Singer and songwriter Joaqun Sabina was born in beda Spain in February 12 1949 At the age of 14 Sabina started writing poems getting connected with music as a member of a teenagers rockabilly band called Merry Youngs Sabinas poetry and music skills were extended to acting while being part of Juan Panaderos theatrical company In 1976 his book Memorias del Exilio was published and its lyrics were Sabinas inspiration to record his first album in 1978 El Inventario was followed by Malas Compaias the first one for CBS While the artists popularity as a songwriter was growing Sabinas lyrics started being requested by well-known Hispanic singers In 1985 Sabina left CBS signing up to Ariola Joaqun Sabina y Viceversa was recorded live during two successful shows performed at Salamanca Theater on February 14 and 15 1986 The following studio record came in 1987 Hotel Dulce Hotel sold over 400000 copies In 1992 Sabina went on tour performing almost 200 shows around the world In 1997 the artist was recognized as the Best Spanish Rock and Pop Songwriter by the Spanish Songwriters Association SGAE Nos Sobran los Motivos followed three years later Drago Bonacich All Music Guide