A Google Doodle celebrating the 92nd birthday of Mexican singer Lola Beltran can be found on Google today (March 7).
A woman with a large earring and long hair is depicted singing into percussion in the purple cartoon, as she gained worldwide recognition for her impact on Ranchera music. Google Doodles have been used for years to showcase the talents of individuals who have made significant contributions to world history, including those in art, politics or other areas.
Previous cartoons honor the contributions of Casimir Funk, a Polish-American biochemist, and Agnes Varda. The cartoon features illustrations from both artists and writers who discovered vitamins and nutrients essential for human health.
Who exactly is Lola Beltran?
In the Mexican state of Sinaloa, El Rosario, Singer Beltran was born on March 7, She grew up in a working-class household and became passionate about singing, particularly ballads, through her church choir. In 1953, Beltran and her mother relocated to Mexico City with the aim of helping her become a singer.
She ends up working as a secretary for televised radio stations and participates in their online singing competition. That feelings were so good that it resulted in her receiving a recording contract.
With his bleak voice, he could tell real stories in songs that resonated with Mexicans.
She gained popularity in Mexico and beyond thanks to her popular songs “Cucurrucu Paloma” and “Cielito Lindo”.
At the Palacio de Bellas Artes, a prominent spot in Mexico City, she made history as the first Ranchera singer to perform there.
Many Mexican singers are said to have been inspired by Beltran, who would go on to make 100 albums and appear in 50 films during his lifetime.
The year 1996 saw her death at the age of 64.