There's a sense of nostalgia in watching a legendary Latin pop diva stay true to her roots. Power ballads and catchy melodies bring people together on an emotional level, something the multi-talented singer and television personality María José excels at.
Born María José Loyola Anaya in Mexico City, José's career began in 1996 as a singer in the Latin pop group Kabah. After almost a decade of commercial success, Kabah disbanded in 2005 after releasing their album El Pop. Immediately afterward, the band members went their separate ways.
José continued her career as a solo artist, releasing her eponymous debut album in 2007. María José had a few hits, but her second album, Amante de lo Ajeno (2009), dispelled any doubt there may have been about the pop star's longevity.
Amante de lo Ajeno reached No. 2 on the Mexican albums chart, with José covering '80s hits once popularized by Daniela Romo, María Conchita Alonso, Lucía Méndez, and other pop divas. "No Soy una Señora," the lead single on the album based on Venezuelan singer Melissa Griffiths' 1983 hit, was especially beloved.
Her third album, Amante de lo Bueno (2010), followed the same format as her sophomore album, covering more pop hits from the '80s and '90s. José called the album the "side b" to her previous record and succeeded in evoking the same whimsy the songs did so many years before, albeit with José's signature vocal imprint.
De Noche (2012) and Habla Ahora (2016), her fourth and fifth studio albums respectively, featured original songs and saw incredible critical and commercial success and spawned tours in both Mexico and the U.S.
A true talent, José has been nominated for numerous awards, most notably for Best New Artist in the Premios Oye!, the Mexican equivalent of the Grammys.
Electrifying and energizing, José's talent is on full display when she's performing for a crowd. Don't miss this enduring pop star who uses the live stage to prove she's just getting started.
