Lupita Infante Esparza is an American singer-songwriter. She sings traditional mariachi, norteño, and ranchera music. Infante's debut studio album La Serenata (2019) was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Music Album (including Tejano). In 2020, her song "Dejaré" was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award. Infante advocates for women's empowerment through her music.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lupita Infante Esparza |
| Origin | Downey, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Mariachi, norteño, ranchera |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | Sony Music US Latin |
Early life
editLupita Infante Esparza[1] is the daughter of Marisol Esparza and actor Pedro Infante Torrentera.[2] Her paternal grandparents are Mexican performers Lupita Torrentera and Pedro Infante.[3][4] Infante's mother moved to the United States from Zacatecas when she was 16.[2] Infante was raised in a working class family in Downey, California. While in college, Infante worked at a senior and community center where she would sometimes sing. She completed a degree in ethnomusicology at University of California, Los Angeles, in 2017.[3][2] To pay for school, Infante was a driver for Uber and Lyft and worked as a music teacher.[4][5]
Career
editIn 2017, Infante was a finalist on La Voz.[6][7] On the show, she chose Carlos Vives as her vocal coach.[2] Infante was an opening act for Shaila Dúrcal and Beatriz Adriana. In June 2018, Infante performed at the Mariachi USA festival. In 2018, after releasing a cover of "Flor Sin Retoño", Infante signed with Peermusic.[7]
During the COVID-19 pandemic in California, Infante recorded music videos in her front yard.[3] She released her debut studio album La Serenata on September 27, 2019. It contains thirteen traditional mariachi and norteño songs[8][9] including "Sabor a Mí", "Dejaré", "Ya Ni Me Acuerdo" and "Yo He Nacido Mexicano".[10] In the album, she advocates for women's empowerment.[9] In September 2020, Infante and Frankie J covered and released a music video of "Buenos Amigos" for his album, Canciones Que Recuerdo.[11] In 2020, at the 21st Annual Latin Grammy Awards, her song "Dejaré" was nominated for a Best Regional Mexican Song.[12] At the Latin Grammy Awards, Infante and José Hernández covered "Amorcito Corazón" as a tribute to her grandfather, Pedro Infante.[13] In 2021, at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, her album, La Serenata was nominated for the Best Regional Mexican Music Album (including Tejano).[3][4]
Infante was inspired by her father and grandfather to pursue singing traditional Mexican music.[4] Her ranchera music is influenced by Chavela Vargas, Aida Cuevas, and Amalia Mendoza.[10]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- La Serenata (2019)[3]
Singles
edit- "Luna de Octubre" (2018)[6]
- "Flor Sin Retoño" (2018)[7]
- "Dejaré" (2020)[12]
- "Buenos Amigos" (2020) with Frankie J[11]
- "Amorcito Corazón" (2020) with José Hernández[13]
Awards and honors
editIn 2020, she was listed as one of the 100 Latina Powerhouses by Hola! USA.[9]
| Year | Awards | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Latin Grammy Awards | Best Regional Mexican Song | "Dejaré" | Nominated | [12] |
| 2021 | Grammy Awards | Best Regional Mexican Music Album (including Tejano) | La Serenata | Nominated | [3] |
Personal life
editInfante's father acted in over 80 films. On April 1, 2009, he died in a Los Angeles hospital as a result of 12 self-inflicted stab wounds. He is buried in a cemetery in Querétaro.[14][4]
References
edit- ^ "Nieta de Pedro Infante seguirá sus pasos. Con Matilde Obregón". Radio Fórmula (in Spanish). April 16, 2012. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Nieta de Pedro Infante busca ganar "La Voz... México"". El Universal (in Spanish). October 18, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f Pennacchio, George (December 31, 2020). "Huntington Park native goes from Uber driver to Grammy-nominated artist". ABC7 Los Angeles. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Lupita Infante recibió su primera nominación al Grammy". Noticias de El Salvador y el Mundo (in Spanish). March 12, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ Pantazes, Lydia (March 9, 2021). "Grammy Nominee Lupita Infante Carries on Family's Musical Legacy". NY1. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ a b Aguila, Justin (June 23, 2018). "Billboard's Latin Artist On The Rise: Lupita Infante's On Mariachi & Legendary Grandfather Pedro Infante's Influence". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Lupita Infante, the King of Rancheras' Granddaughter, Signs With Peermusic". Billboard. October 2, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ "Which Album Will Grammy Voters Choose for Best Regional Mexican Album? Vote!". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Lupita Infante". HOLA! USA. September 17, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ a b Martínez, Brenda (September 30, 2019). "Son las mujeres las que le dan fuerza a Lupita Infante". Los Angeles Times en Español (in Spanish). Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ a b Romeo (September 16, 2020). "Frankie J premieres music video for 'Buenos Amigos' duet with Lupita Infante". Tejano Nation. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c AP (September 29, 2020). "Lista de todos los nominados a los Latin Grammy". Chicago Tribune (in Spanish). Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ a b Gomez, Shirley (November 20, 2020). "Lupita Infante honors grandfather Pedro Infante, covering 'Amorcito corazón'". HOLA! USA. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ "Pedro Infante Jr. se suicidó". People en Español (in Spanish). April 28, 2009. Retrieved March 15, 2021.