Vicky Shell
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Birth name | Belkis Arias |
Born | (1967-06-14) June 14, 1967 (age 57) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
Genres | Latin, Tropical, Salsa, Merengue, World |
Occupation(s) | Singer, educator, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, percussion, maracas,bongos,guiro,idiophone,clave |
Website | www.VickyShell.com |
Belkis Arias, known professionally as Vicky Shell (born June 14, 1967) is a Dominican singer, educator and songwriter.[1] She is known as an artist[2] of Latin tropical rhythms in addition to other styles of music.[3]
Early life
Vicky Shell was born in the Dominican Republic in 1967.[4][5][6][7][8][9] She came to the United States at the age of 9.
Career
Vicky Shell started early in her life with local bands and as time went on she went solo leading her own band.[10] Independently she recorded[11] her first album. In 1988 she pursued her musical studies in the Bronx Community College,[12] where she took various credits in music. She had continued her studies in the university of City college of New York City[13] and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education.[14]
She became a school teacher in New York City schools and Yonkers public schools. She eventually decided to take up a career in music and recorded her second tropical album.
Vicky Shell released her album Salsa Con Pimienta.[15][16] She has been acknowledged for her magnificent elucidation of the renowned songs such as "Como Una Sombra",[17] "Mueva Las Maracas", "Hombre de Hierro", and "Musica Latina". In which these songs follow the genre styles of rhumba, Latin jazz, bolero son, salsa romantica, and Descarga. Music producer Oscar-nominated and Grammy award winner Ray Santos[18][19] arranged and collaborated, as well From Fania All-Stars[20][21]
Although absent from the music industry for some time, Vicky Shell returned in 2017 with the music video for the single "La Musica Latina".
Discography
"Album "Vicky Shell Salsa Con Pimienta!" |
Como Una Sombra |
La Música Latina |
Mueve Las Maracas (Salsa Rhumba Latin Jazz) |
Hombre De Hierro |
"Album "Vicky Shell Tropicalísima" |
Te Esperaré |
El Morenito |
Quedate (Merengue) |
El Meneito |
"Single / Sencillo "Vicky Shell Olé!" |
Guaguanco Español |
"Single / Sencillo Vicky Shell La Musica Latina |
"Album "Vicky Shell Caribbean" |
"Single / Sencillo "El Nazareno" |
References
- ^ "Vicky Shell Official Website".
- ^ "Vicky Shell se prepara para un gran retorno – El Caribe". August 5, 2000. Archived from the original on October 8, 2011.
- ^ "Vicky Shell '10A Entrega Anual LATIN GRAMMY Magazine'". November 5, 2009. Archived from the original on July 26, 2011.
- ^ "Vicky Shell – Life". November 5, 2009.
- ^ "Vicky Shell – Exposay". November 5, 2009.
- ^ "Vicky Shell 'Billboard'". April 29, 2009. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011.
- ^ "Vicky Shell – SAG Hollywood". June 30, 2011.
- ^ "Vicky Shell – LMAC". 2009–2010.
- ^ "Vicky Shell 17th Screen Actors Guilds Awards 2011". June 30, 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Vicky Shell – Eco Latino Cantante, Lider de Orquesta". June 15, 1994. Archived from the original on March 29, 2012.
- ^ "Vicky Shell – El Dia – Vicky Shell". December 7, 2006.
- ^ "Vicky Shell y La Tropicalisima – Radio & Music". January 29, 1996.
- ^ "Vicky Shell una cantante sexi, conqueta y sensual que se destace en NY – El Nacional". April 17, 1994.
- ^ "Vicky Shell – Listindiaro.com – Cantante Vicky Shell ahora se sumerge en la salsa(Spanish)". March 25, 2008.
- ^ "Vicky Shell y su 'Salsa con Pimienta' HOY digital Alerria (Spanish)". August 4, 2008. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved February 21, 2010.
- ^ "Vicky Shell – Diario Libre – Revista Espectaculos "Cantante Vicky Shell promueve nuevo tema"". March 15, 2008.
- ^ "Cantante Vicky Shell promueve nuevo tema (Spanish)". April 15, 2008.
- ^ "Vicky Shell – Ray Santos Latin Jazz Legend".
- ^ "Vicky Shell Trae 'Salsa con Pimienta' – El Nacional (Spanish)". August 25, 2008. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011.
- ^ "salsa-picante" "vicky Shell Rumba". September 5, 2008.
- ^ "Vicky Shell lanza un CD de 'salsa picante'". August 3, 2008.
External links
- Official website
- YouTube