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José Iñiguez
Background information
Born (1978-03-18) March 18, 1978 (age 46)
Othello, WA
GenresMariachi, Classical Opera, Bolero
Occupation(s)Musician, Executive Director, Producer, and Tenor - Teaching artist for Seattle Opera
LabelsCd Baby, Encanto Arts
Websitejoseiniguez.com

José Iñiguez is a Mexican-American performing artist, producer and singer. He is the president, executive director and founder of Encanto Arts.[1][2][3] José began his recording career in 2015 with the release of his Debut Album Encanto Live.[4][5][6]

Early life and career

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Early life and career José Iñiguez was born on 18, March 1978, to parents Guadalupe Rodriguez and Santiago Iñiguez who resided at Connell, WA.[7][8] Grew up in Connell, WA until he was 12 years old.[9][10] José moved to Mattawa at age 12, WA and went to Wahluke School District.[11] Iñiguez knew that the study of music was inherently unbalanced from his time at Central Washington University, where he studied vocal performance.[12] At the age of 12, José began singing at family events, and he later joined middle and high school choirs.[13][14][15][16][17] In 2024, he was selected by Seattle Magazine as the 25th most influential person in the Puget Sound. He continued his success with album like "Encanto Concierto en Vivo", "I AM", and " Encanto Live" In August 2015.[18][19] José currently serves as the Executive Director of Encanto Arts. He made his way back to music in 2018, he founded Encanto Arts.[20][21]

Awards

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  • 2016 Univision Seattle Latin Music Artist Award.[22]
  • 2017 Central Washington University Leader-under-40 Award.[23]
  • 2018 recipient Seattle Metropolitan Latino Chamber of Commerce Leader Award.
  • 2019 winner Mid-Columbia Libraries & Tri-Cities Latino Community Network's Latino Leader Award for support of Education.[24]
  • 2020, recognized by STSGE for bringing Concierto Novideño to Catedral Basílica Menor de Colima, Mexico.[25]
  • 2022, recognized by El Benemérito Conservatorio de Música del Estado de Puebla for bringing his Encanto program to Puebla, Mexico, the first live public concert after COVID-19.
  • 2023, recognized by the Governor of the State of Colima, Mexico for leadership in the State of Colima and the City of Pasco Cooperation Agreement.
  • 2024, named Seattle Magazine's 25th most influential person in the Puget Sound.[26]

Discography

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Album Title Years Artist(s) Music producer Labels
Encanto Live 2015 José Iñiguez José Iñiguez José Iñiguez
I Am 2018 José Iñiguez José Iñiguez José Iñiguez
Encanto Concierto en Vivo 2020 José Iñiguez José Iñiguez José Iñiguez
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References

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  1. ^ "José Iñiguez | Past Concerts | Live Music Project". www.livemusicproject.org. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  2. ^ "José Iñiguez - Songs, Events and Music Stats | Viberate.com". www.viberate.com. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  3. ^ Rubio-Licht, Nat (2024-02-28). "Most Influential, Arts: Jose Iñiguez". Seattle magazine. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  4. ^ Bernstein, Dave BernsteinDave (2025-02-04). "Mattawa Born With a Passion for Opera & Education". News Radio 560 KPQ. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  5. ^ ShoWare. "Tickets | Encanto Concierto for WVC". Numerica Performing Arts Center. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  6. ^ "Mari's Place for the Arts Fall Concert". Everett, WA. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  7. ^ "THE TWO TENORS". www.mexicoescultura.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  8. ^ "Encanto for CBC/COPA – Columbia Basin College Arts Center". www.cbcartscenter.com. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  9. ^ "Encanto Concierto en Vivo". Encanto Concierto en Vivo. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  10. ^ "News Flash". www.pasco-wa.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  11. ^ "Home for the holidays: 12 shows from Seattle music all-stars". The Seattle Times. 2018-11-21. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  12. ^ "Jose Iniguez: From the farms of Mattawa to the opera stage". Yakima Herald-Republic. 2021-09-25. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  13. ^ "José Iñiguez, , Tenor, Producer, Executive producer, Scriptwriter, Development, Singer, Stage director - Biography, Performances and Repertoire on Operabase". Operabase. 2023-10-14. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  14. ^ "Guest Artists". Northwest Symphony Orchestra. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  15. ^ "Encanto Concierto en Vivo". Encanto Concierto en Vivo. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  16. ^ "Sea Mar -Community Health Centers". www.seamar.org. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  17. ^ Noticias, Colima (2023-11-02). "'Una noche de encanto' ofrecieron el tenor José Iñiguez y la Banda Sinfónica del Estado de Colima". Colima Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  18. ^ Bernstein, Dave BernsteinDave (2023-08-31). "From Mattawa to International Opera Stage". News Radio 560 KPQ. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  19. ^ staff, Source ONE News (2023-09-28). "Local Latino leader Santiago Silva Iñiguez passes away at 85". Source ONE News. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  20. ^ Producer, Karlee Van de Venter Digital Content (2022-09-14). "Symphony concert at Pasco Farmers Market to feature Colima musicians". NonStop Local Tri-Cities/Yakima. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  21. ^ "Hispanic Heritage Month: Jose Iniguez - Encanto Arts & Seattle Opera" (S6 E4) - Bloodworks 101. 2024-09-26. Retrieved 2025-02-08 – via bloodworks101.buzzsprout.com.
  22. ^ "Audio Mastering for Encanto Arts 2019". LAILA KAZMI | Producer, Director, Writer. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  23. ^ "Celebrating joy and growth". WSU Insider. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  24. ^ "From the Fields of Mattawa to the International Opera Stage". Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  25. ^ Arts, Encanto. "Encanto Arts". Encanto Arts. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  26. ^ "José Iñiguez, , Tenor, Producer, Executive producer, Scriptwriter, Development, Singer, Stage director - Biografia päällä Operabase". Operabase (in Finnish). Retrieved 2025-02-17.
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