“El Poeta del Pueblo” The People’s Poet; that’s what most Mexicans call Joan Sebastian. He is one of Mexico’s brilliant songwriter and singer who emerged in the music industry with songs that reached the Top-40 charts. His songs captured the hearts of people with his diverse blend of music including ranchera, Latin pop and grupera style. This international artist has several bookings where concert ticket is always sold out.
Aside from his singing prowess, Joan Sebastian also emerged in the television in soap opera in Mexico, bringing his fame closer to Brazil and other European countries. He has been highly acclaimed by several artists as well as critics for contributing a lot to the rich Mexican culture. He is also an in demand songwriter by most famous Latin singers. Even today, people still pays concert ticket just to see him perform.
Joan Sebastian started writing music at an early age of 17. He left the seminary and began to write songs. His first composition named “Juliantla” was dedicated to his local town San Sebastian in Mexico. That is why he chose to be called Joan Sebastian instead of this name José Manuel Figueroa to give homage to San Sebastian, the place where he previously worked.
Popularity and fame did not come in handy for Joan Sebastian. Before being one of the most popular artists in Mexico, he was rejected three times in one of the singing contests, similar to American Idol. On his fourth trial, he got in by using another name. Getting in the music industry is not easy for Joan Sebastian. Although he was adored by the viewers, one of the hosts discouraged him and told him that he won’t be successful in the music industry.
Ticket to fame is not free. Joan Sebastian had to work hard to prove he can make his dreams a reality. Although he was diagnosed with cancer in 1999, he still continued to travel around and compose music. He soon overcame his illness and produced famous songs like"Lobo Domesticado and Veinticinco Rosas,"
After a few years, his hard work and passion for music paid of. In year 2000, he got “The Silver Pen Award” and received recognition as the Songwriter of the Universe Award for the second time in 2003. Joan Sebastian is indeed a very talented and valuable artist of his time. That is why up to now people are still waiting to get a ticket for his concert tour in Universal City, California. As for Joan Sebastian fans they can buy one on online ticket outlets.
