JON SECADA

BIO:

Born in Havana, Cuba, Secada arrived in the United States at the age of nine. He later enrolled at the University of Miami where he developed his considerable skills as a songwriter. In the late 1980's he joined Gloria Estefan as a background singer and co-wrote "Coming Out of the Dark," Gloria's number one hit from her 1991 album "Into the Light."

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Julian Marley and Antaeus Win Grammy for Best Reggae Album Photo

Julian Marley and Antaeus Win Grammy for Best Reggae Album
by Michael Major - February 05, 2024

The 8-track collection, features production work from Alexx Antaeus (Earth, Wind & Fire, Rolling Stones,Yaksta), Notnice (Popcaan, Spice, Vybz Kartel), Mr. Sonic (Santana, Ricky Martin, Jon Secada), Sean Alaric (Teyana Taylor, Koffee, Protoje), and Prince Productions (Waka Flocka Flame, French Monta...

RIAA Honors Gloria Estefan, Sebastián Yatra, Emilio Estefan & More Photo

RIAA Honors Gloria Estefan, Sebastián Yatra, Emilio Estefan & More
by Michael Major - August 31, 2023

The annual celebration from RIAA's state-of-the-art performance space in the heart of the nation's capital will highlight the incredible achievements and breakthrough careers of Icon Gloria Estefan, Artist of the Year Sebastián Yatra, Industry Trailblazer Emilio Estefan, Executive of the Year Maria ...

Listen: Hear Olivia Newton-John's 'Just the Two of Us – The Duets Collection - Volume Photo

Listen: Hear Olivia Newton-John's 'Just the Two of Us – The Duets Collection - Volume One' Featuring Never-Before-Released Music
by Michael Major - May 05, 2023

The 17-track album features Olivia’s final recording, the classic “Jolene” with Dolly Parton, and the previously unreleased [on audio CD or vinyl] “Hopelessly Devoted to You” with Mariah Carey. Other duet artists include Barry Gibb, John Travolta, Michael McDonald, Cliff Richard, Richard Marx, Delt...

Dennis Scott & Tom Bergeron Call For Fred Rogers To Be Inducted Into The Songwriters Photo

Dennis Scott & Tom Bergeron Call For Fred Rogers To Be Inducted Into The Songwriters Hall Of Fame
by Michael Major - February 21, 2022

Plus, multiple GRAMMY® & Dove award winning singer Sandi Patty and David Newell (aka Mister McFeely) have also called for top songwriters honors for Fred Rogers. Better known as Mister Rogers from the hit PBS children’s television show series Mister Rogers Neighborhood, Fred Rogers wrote over 200 so...

THANK YOU, MISTER ROGERS: MUSIC & MEMORIES is Available Now Photo

THANK YOU, MISTER ROGERS: MUSIC & MEMORIES is Available Now
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 20, 2019

As a new generation is discovering Mister Rogers and his famed neighborhood, another generation of artists are celebrating his tremendous talent, career, and humanity in a newly released album project - Thank You, Mister Rogers: Music & Memories....

November Declared 'Thank You, Mister Rogers' Month, Tribute Album Released Photo

November Declared 'Thank You, Mister Rogers' Month, Tribute Album Released
by Abigail Charpentier - October 25, 2019

Nashville Mayor John Cooper has issued a proclamation that October 25th is 'Mister Rogers' Music Day.' And, today, a newly recorded collection of Fred's songs, Thank You, Mister Rogers: Music & Memories, is available wherever music is sold or streamed. ...

THANK YOU, MISTER ROGERS Album to be Released October 25 Photo

THANK YOU, MISTER ROGERS Album to be Released October 25
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 16, 2019

The rebirth of interest in Fred Rogers, which includes an upcoming Tom Hanks film, inspires a unique musical tribute that celebrates a special side of the man known as “America's Favorite Neighbor.” A newly recorded collection of Fred's songs, Thank You, Mister Rogers: Music & Memories, will be avai...

Emilio and Gloria Estefan Named Recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Photo

Emilio and Gloria Estefan Named Recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 25, 2018

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden today announced that husband-and-wife team Emilio and Gloria Estefan are the next recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The honorees represent two historic firsts for the prize – the first time it has been awarded to a married coupl...

Chick Corea, John Pizzarelli and More Scheduled to Play City Winery Chicago this Summ Photo

Chick Corea, John Pizzarelli and More Scheduled to Play City Winery Chicago this Summer
by Macon Prickett - May 29, 2018

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces versatile jazz master Chick Corea and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, May 31 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....

Ballet Hispánico's CARNAVAL Gala 2018 to Honor Emilio & Gloria Estefan, Carolina Herr Photo

Ballet Hispánico's CARNAVAL Gala 2018 to Honor Emilio & Gloria Estefan, Carolina Herrera, and Marcos Torres
by Macon Prickett - April 26, 2018

Ballet Hispánico will honor Latin music superstars Emilio & Gloria Estefan with theNuestra Inspiración Award; legendary fashion designer Carolina Herrera with theToda Una Vida Award; and businessman and community activist Marcos Torres with the Civic Inspiration Award; at its annual CARNAVAL Gala on...

Ballet Hispanico To Honor Emilio & Gloria Estefan & More at CARNAVAL Gala 2018 Photo

Ballet Hispanico To Honor Emilio & Gloria Estefan & More at CARNAVAL Gala 2018
by Macon Prickett - March 19, 2018

Ballet Hispánico will honor Latin music superstars Emilio & Gloria Estefan with theNuestra Inspiración Award; legendary fashion designer Carolina Herrera with theToda Una Vida Award; and businessman and community activist Marcos Torres with the Civic Inspiration Award; at its annual CARNAVAL Gala on...

HBO Latino to Premiere Exclusive Concert Film PEDRO CAP EN LETRA DE OTRO, 8/11
by Caryn Robbins - July 13, 2017

HBO LATINO will premiere its first summer concert film, starring award-winning Puerto Rican singer, songwriter and actor Pedro Cap. PEDRO CAP: EN LETRA DE OTRO premieres on Friday, August 11 th at 9 PM ET/8 PM CT....

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