José-Luis Orozco

Perhaps the best-known bilingual children's singer, Jose-Luis Orozco quietly worked for decades to build the self-esteem of bilingual children. His simple, participatory songs have been taught by two generations of teachers, and his recordings remain classics in the bilingual genre. Born in Mexico City but raised in over 34 countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe, Orozco received a Master's degree in multicultural education. He first started performing in 1956, but didn't switch to performing for kids until 1961. From the beginning, Orozco made a point of inclu...