Lupita Infante | |
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 Infante in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lupita Infante Esparza |
| Origin | Downey, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Mariachi,norteño,ranchera |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | Sony Music US Latin |
Lupita Infante Esparza is an American singer-songwriter. She sings traditionalmariachi,norteño, andranchera music. Infante's debut studio albumLa Serenata (2019) was nominated for aGrammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Music Album (including Tejano). In 2020, her song "Dejaré" was nominated for aLatin Grammy Award. Infante advocates forwomen's empowerment through her music.
Lupita Infante Esparza[1] is the daughter of Marisol Esparza and actorPedro Infante Torrentera [Wikidata].[2] Her paternal grandparents are Mexican performersLupita Torrentera [es] andPedro Infante.[3][4] Infante's mother moved to the United States fromZacatecas when she was 16.[2] Infante was raised in aworking class family inDowney, California. While in college, Infante worked at a senior and community center where she would sometimes sing. She completed a degree inethnomusicology atUniversity of California, Los Angeles, in 2017.[3][2] To pay for school, Infante was a driver forUber andLyft and worked as a music teacher.[4][5]
In 2017, Infante was a finalist onLa Voz.[6][7] On the show, she choseCarlos Vives as her vocal coach.[2] Infante was an opening act forShaila Dúrcal andBeatriz Adriana. In June 2018, Infante performed at the Mariachi USA festival. In 2018, after releasing a cover of "Flor Sin Retoño", Infante signed withPeermusic.[7]
During theCOVID-19 pandemic in California, Infante recorded music videos in her front yard.[3] She released her debut studio albumLa Serenata on September 27, 2019. It contains thirteen traditionalmariachi andnorteño songs[8][9] including "Sabor a Mí", "Dejaré", "Ya Ni Me Acuerdo" and "Yo He Nacido Mexicano".[10] In the album, she advocates forwomen's empowerment.[9] In September 2020, Infante andFrankie J covered and released a music video of "Buenos Amigos" for his album,Canciones Que Recuerdo.[11] In 2020, at the21st Annual Latin Grammy Awards, her song "Dejaré" was nominated for aBest Regional Mexican Song.[12] At the Latin Grammy Awards, Infante andJosé Hernández covered "Amorcito Corazón" as a tribute to her grandfather, Pedro Infante.[13] In 2021, at the63rd Annual Grammy Awards, her album,La Serenata was nominated for theBest Regional Mexican Music Album (including Tejano).[3][4]
Infante was inspired by her father and grandfather to pursue singing traditional Mexican music.[4] Herranchera music is influenced byChavela Vargas,Aida Cuevas, andAmalia Mendoza.[10]
In 2020, she was listed as one of the 100 Latina Powerhouses byHola! USA.[9]
| Year | Awards | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2020 | Latin Grammy Awards | Best Regional Mexican Song | "Dejaré" | Nominated | [12] |
| 2021 | Grammy Awards | Best Regional Mexican Music Album (including Tejano) | La Serenata | Nominated | [3] |
Infante's father acted in over 80 films. On April 1, 2009, he died in a Los Angeles hospital as a result of 12 self-inflicted stab wounds. He is buried in a cemetery inQuerétaro.[14][4]
