Artist

Antonio Aguilar

b. 1919 · Villanueva, Zacatecas, Mexico

mariachinorteñobandacorridomúsica mexicanaranchera

Contribution

Spot something missing or wrong? Propose an update for admin review. Accepted edits earn points and can promote you to contributor.

JF SL

2 contributors

Bio

Antonio Aguilar was a legendary Mexican singer, actor, and film producer who became one of the most influential figures in regional Mexican music. Known as "El Charro de México," he popularized ranchera, corrido, and mariachi styles throughout Latin America and the United States. Over his six-decade career, Aguilar recorded more than 150 albums and appeared in over 120 films, helping to preserve and promote traditional Mexican musical heritage worldwide.