Sirak Miguel Baloyan, artist, producer and composer, originally from Tijuana, Mexico “is the most internationally recognized Mexican salsa artist, the first in history to have appeared at the OSCAR’s on two consecutive occasions, also, singer-songwriter of numerous hits of the romantic cut (boleros & ballads).
Sirak Miguel Baloyan, talented musical creator, prodigy son is now among the best exponents of music in the world.
Sirak, from a very young age, was amazed at his creative ability that has led him to countless recognitions and satisfactions. His particular interpretative expression with different musical instruments gives an example of his originality and style.
The experience of living and traveling around the world has taught him the styles, culture, rhythms and different musical genres around the planet.
Now, with more than 20 years of experience, we see his impressive work both in his albums as an artist and in his productions and compositions for performers of the highest level.
In 2002 he obtained the PLATINUM AWARD for his production of the album “SABOR A MEXICO” by singer Bertín Osborne.
He is affiliated with the society of composers ASCAP. In his multifaceted experience and participation within the musical range we can include; Graduated from Dick Grove Music School Los Angeles, Graduated from San Diego State University, student at the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music, artistic director and producer of the SBB Records record label, research studies in the Afro-Antillano genre and director of renowned radio programs , among others.
Sirak, with more than 130 musical works (Ballads, Bolero pop, Bolero Trio, Bossa Nova, Chachachá, Dance/Pop, Flamenco, Jazz, Latin Jazz, Mariachi, Norteño, Rock, Salsa, etc.) demonstrates his skill as a composer. His compositions have been recorded by artists of great international prestige.
In 2002, Sirak’s innovations still continue. His dream of bringing together excellent musicians from the Antilles (Caribbean) now comes true with the formation of his well-known orchestra LA SONORA ANTILLANA.
His new album DE LA MATA will surely become one of the most innovative albums of the moment. DE LA MATA, a top quality project, promises to be very successful in the Latin American and European markets. Album recorded in Puerto Rico, it has 10 songs inspired by Sirak and produced by himself, it includes the most prestigious arrangers of the tropical genre such as: Jose Madera, Tommy Villarini, Rafael Torres, Tito Rivera, Mandy Vizoso and Sirak.
On Feb 24, 2008, Sirak y Su Sonora Antillana performed on OSCAR night at a concert sponsored by Billboard Magazine and Children Uniting Nations. The guests at this annual event are movie and music personalities.
Previous years have featured artists such as Prince, Wyclef Jean, Ruben Studdard, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, The Black Eyed Peas, Gladys Knight, Al Green and many more.
Singer-songwriter, 2 Shows at the Oscars, winner of awards: M.V.Award, cd triple platinum, walk of fame, 100 videos on YouTube, 150 compositions (salsa, bolero, ballad, latin jazz, bossa nova, etc.) 200+ articles press.
To see his YOUTUBE channel (98 videos):
http://www.youtube.com/user/sirakbaloyan
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