Biography:

Alejandro Fernández returns to the spotlight in 2007 with an album that is intimate and exhibits a spirit of renovation. “Viento a Favor” once again places Alejandro Fernández at the forefront of the Spanish-language music world with the appealing fusion of the two elements that have made his career so successful: pop music and the music of his native México. This time, however, Alejandro has also explored the joy of Caribbean rhythms, making “Viento a Favor” a truly festive album. Without a doubt, this latest production shows the artist’s incredible sensibility.

Singing about love – its arrival, its pinnacle, its depature – Alejandro’s voice is nothing but sublime. For Alejandro, the winds blow in his favor. That is the philosophy of a man who’s an optimist by nature. And that’s why, with the personality and character that distinguish him, Alejandro places all his bets on innovation.

For the worldwide release of “Viento a Favor,” Alejandro Fernández invited media to Rancho Tequila, in Jalisco, with the purpose of showcasing his country and the best it has to offer. He could have not asked for a better setting than the land that gave us tequila and mariachi. Today, June 22, Alejandro is news once more, introducing his latest and most moving work in a press conference. With “Viento A Favor,” the singer joins forces again with producer Aureo Baqueiro, and with composers Gianmarco, Reyli, 3 de Copas, Noel and Leonel García. He has also invited sensational Colombian singer and songwriter Fonseca to write a song with plenty of Colombian rhythm. To choose his material, Alejandro went over more than 500 songs, and so the result is an album that is joyful, honest and intense. An album that will surely cement Alejandro Fernández’s place in music history, as a performer who has respected, yet transformed, his musical origins, turning them into a universal language. “Viento A Favor” goes on sale June 26.

“Te voy a perder” is the name of the ballad that’s already been playing on the radio. It was written by the great composer and singer Leonel, from the Sin Bandera duo, and by Aureo Baqueiro, the album’s producer. “Te voy a perder” is a declaration of love that tries to stop what is an imminent breakup. A video for this beautiful song was recently shot, with famous Mexican model Jaidy Michel. It features an amazing performance by Alejandro on top of a ship. Alejandro mesmerizes us with one of his most moving interpretrations.

Throughout his 15-year career, Alejandro Fernández has managed to take the culture of his country, Mexico, in his own style, to the rest of the world. Alejandro is an authentic ambassador for his country: he is the consummate Mexican, romantic and loving. México runs through his veins.

VIENTO A FAVOR: THE SONGS

1. Sin consideración.- In this beautiful song penned by Leonel García, a sincere and honest dialogue takes place between a man and his broken heart. In the end, the song is almost a ballad between two friends.

2. No se me hace fácil.- In the best Gianmarco style, this majestic ballad with orchestral touches is a cry for a love that has come to an end. Emotional, full of intimate choruses, “No se me hace fácil” highlights all of Alejandro Fernández’s romantic sensibility.

3. Tanto amar.- Perhaps the sweetest and most tender song in “Viento a Favor.” Alejandro Fernández almost whispers this story about a love that he has wished for and has taken a long time to arrive. “Tanto amar” is also by Leonel García.

4. Solitario y solo.- Noel, from the Sin Bandera duo, and Claudia Brant, have joined forces to create a romantic song with a sweet rhythm that tells the story of that first stage of heartbreak, when everything is pain. Thanks to Alejandro’s inspired interpretation, “Solitario y solo” is at times devastating.

5. Sueño contigo.- A song full of spirit and Latin rhythm, “Sueño contigo” is a musical party. Written by Gianmarco, “Sueño contigo” tells the story, between trombones and trumpets, of a man who knows he has found the love of his life, and will do anything in his reach to keep it with her.

6. Te voy a perder.- The album’s first single is a heartfelt cry written by Leonel and by Aureo Baqueiro. The voice of Alejandro Fernández becomes the voice of man that knows breakup is just around the corner, and he begs his heart to find the strength to go on. The song reaches a climax that is simply dramatic.

7. Amenaza de lluvia.- With his typical guitars and sounds, Raúl Ornelas has created a song about the inner turmoil that loneliness can create. The lyrics, painful and honest, showcase Alejandro Fernández’s maturity.

8. Estabas ahí.- Thanks to an intimate and moving piano, and to the heartfelt performance by Alejandro Fernández, this song by Reily sounds more like a poem than a romantic ballad. Throughout this tale of how love can save a man in pain, Alejandro’s voice blends with the piano as if both were just one instrument.

9. A manos llenas.- Jaime Flores, of “3 de copas” and Karen Juantorena have written a song full of joy. “A manos llenas” celebrates the arrival of a love that knows no limits or conditions… an eternal love.

10. Eres.- Pure Colombian joy. From Fonseca, the great Colombian composer, comes this smooth “vallenato” tune about love flourishing in the spring. Unafraid to explore his Latin roots, Alejandro Fernández offers us “Eres,” a song to dance closely and passionately.

11. Amor gitano.- Reyli has written a sensual and passionate song for two of the greatest music icons in the world: Alejandro Fernández and Beyoncé. It is a duet the stuff legends are made of, with the musical backgrounds of these two performers coming into a seductive play.

12. Cuando estamos juntos.- In a final twist, Alejandro surprises us with a song that immediately makes us smile. Written by Aureo Baqueiro, “Cuando estamos juntos” joyfully celebrates the everyday life of a couple. The song is catchy, impossible to resist singing or humming as a new day dawns. A day where the winds of “Viento a Favor” blow favorably.