Rosa Leon (F)

Singer/songwriter Rosa León began performing in the early '70s. Alongside her musical partner, Jorge Krahe, León performed her songs of social and political satire/commentary in cafes, universities, and various small venues under the group name Rosa y Jorge. Though the duo prepared repertoire as a team, early recordings featured León's voice alone. Her popularity grew, and soon Krahe fell away entirely. León's first recordings, including her debut LP, De Alguna Manera, appeared on the Aute label. Shortly thereafter, León made a television appearance that would change the cours...