Isabelle Valdéz Santana (born August 10, 1981), better known as Isabelle, is a Dominican singer of Christian music.[2] She is the Christian music singer with the highest number of nominations for the Soberano Awards (nine times): 2007 (when it was still called the Casandra Awards), 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021,[3] being the winner in the 2021 edition as "Singer of Christian music".[4]
Isabelle Valdéz | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Isabelle Valdéz Santana |
| Born | August 10, 1981 Pimentel, Dominican Republic |
| Genres | Christian music |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Christian Zone Life House Music Group Fe Y Obra Music One Music Publishing[1] |
| Website | Isabelle Valdéz Oficial (YouTube) |
Musical career
editShe made her debut on the music scene in 1998, with her first record production Algodón, which made her known as one of the most prominent figures of Christian music in the Dominican Republic.[5]
In 2017, she said in a video that she turned down an offer to join the famous group Camila in an interview conducted on the Famosos Inside program on CDN.[6] The news reached the ears of Mario Domm, leader of the group, who in his official Instagram account denied this publication made by Isabelle. Domm later removed the post after learning that their record label had contacted her, not the group itself.[7]
Isabelle's next album, Tiempos de Cambio, was promoted with the single Por Ti Peleo Yo in 2017,[8] a song authored by Juan Carlos Rodríguez of the duo Tercer Cielo,[9] and Creer En Ti in 2019.[3]
In addition to being nominated for the Soberano Awards, in 2018 she won three statuettes in the El Galardón Awards, recognition of Christian art and communication in the Dominican Republic, as female singer and song of the year for Por ti peleo yo (For you I fought). For her 20-year career in music, she received an award from the "Christian Academy of Art Chroniclers", ACCRA.[10] In 2018, Isabelle brought together great artists of Christian and secular music for a great concert entitled "Aquí Estoy" (in English, "Here I am"), an event held for free at the La Victoria Prison.[11]
COVID-19 pandemic
editIn 2020, during the world pandemic period declared by the WHO, Isabelle was very active making social and musical contributions. She started a rescue campaign called "Código SOS" (in English, "SOS Code"), to gather hundreds of people for 24 hours of continuous prayer, as well as a team to offer instant access to food and medical aid.[12] Isabelle also spearheaded a campaign called "Ayuno 7x7", which consisted of seven days of prayer and fasting.[13] She also performed in Haina during the pandemic while the Dominican Navy and other groups provided masks to residents.[14]
On March 31, 2020, Isabelle released the song No me tocará (in English, You will not touch me), a song intended to provide strength to the public in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.[15] She released a duet with Sarah La Profeta in August 2020 entitled No tengo miedo (in English, I am not afraid), intended to provide hope.[16]
Discography
editCollaborations
editIn addition to the release in 2020 with Sarah La Profeta, Isabelle has collaborated over her career with Tercer Cielo,[20] René González, Roberto Orellana, Redimi2, Ariel Kelly, Johan Paulino, 3C,[21] Marcos Yaroide,[22] Jesús Adrián Romero,[23] Samuel Hernández,[24] Dianne de Jesús,[25] Nancy Amancio, Juan Carlos Jarrigan, Jonathan Piña, Grupo Barak, Benju Berroa, and Miguel Núñez Dunkan.[26]
She also participated in the 2021 Kairos week-long revival, performing while food and medicine was distributed in the poorer communities of the Dominican Republic.[27]
Awards and nominations
editBoth Isablle and Marcos Yaroide were honored for their 20-year careers at the eighth Soberano Awards.[21][28] Isabelle received the statuette in the overall category of Contemporary Religious Music in 2019.[29] She was recognized by the nineteenth assembly of the Puerto Rican Senate as having the most national and international accolades of any female Dominican Contemporary Christian singer.[30]
She has been nominated several times for Arpa Awards in Mexico, for Best Album and Best Singer.[21] She received Unción Awards in Costa Rica for the categories for Best Album, Best Singer, and Best Song.[21] Her album, Apóyate En Mí, won awards for both Best Album and Best Singer in Panama.[21] She also received those awards in Curaçao.[21]
Isabelle was honored at the first annual Christian Redemption Awards in New York City in recognition of her then-25-year career.[31]
References
edit- ^ "Cantante cristiana Isabelle Valdez dice «Ven, regresa»" [Christian singer Isabelle Valdez says "Come, come back"]. El Nuevo Diario (in Spanish). March 12, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "Buena Musica – Biografía de Isabelle Valdéz". Buena Musica. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
- ^ a b "Isabelle Valdez retorna a los escenarios artísticos con "Creer en ti"". Periódico El Caribe (in Spanish). May 10, 2019. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Isabelle Valdez gana estatuilla en Premios Soberano". El Día (in Spanish). June 16, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Cantantes cristianas Sarah La Profeta e Isabelle Valdez presentan "No tengo miedo"" [Christian singers Sarah La Profeta and Isabelle Valdez present “I'm not afraid”]. Diario Libre (in Spanish). June 11, 2020. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ Yonel, Luther. "Cantante Isabelle rechazó oferta del grupo Camila porque solo canta para Dios (Vídeo)". Mundo De Cristo | Música, Vídeos, Medios y Noticias Cristianas (in Spanish). Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ Yonel, Luther. "Isabelle Valdez aclara sobre invitación para unirse al grupo Camila". Mundo De Cristo | Música, Vídeos, Medios y Noticias Cristianas (in Spanish). Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ Lora, Robert (February 6, 2017). "Isabelle Valdéz anuncia nuevo disco". CristoJuvenil.Com | Actualidad Cristiana (in Spanish). Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Isabelle Valdez con nuevo disco "Por ti peleo yo"". Metro Republica Dominicana (in Spanish). Archived from the original on August 15, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ Lora, Robert (March 27, 2018). "Santiagueros nominados a Premios El Galardón 2018". CristoJuvenil.Com | Actualidad Cristiana (in Spanish). Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Isabelle Valdez y amigos realizarán concierto en cárcel La Victoria". Metro Republica Dominicana (in Spanish). February 21, 2018. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Cantante Isabelle Valdez ofrece ayuda mediante "Código SOS" por covid-19". Noticias SIN (in Spanish). Archived from the original on August 15, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Isabelle Valdez convoca «Ayuno 7×7"". El Caribe. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ Romero, Hector (April 28, 2020). "Isabelle Valdez y Ministerio de Defensa regalaron música a Haina en medio del Covid-19". El Nuevo Diario (República Dominicana) (in Spanish). Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ Cavada, Roberto (March 31, 2020). ""No me tocará", nuevo tema de Isabelle Valdéz | Video". RC Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Sarah La Profeta e Isabelle Valdez presentan "No tengo miedo"". Noticias SIN (in Spanish). Archived from the original on August 15, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – Apoyate en mí by Isabelle". iTunes.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – Algodón by Isabelle". iTunes.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – El Tiempo Llegó by Isabelle". iTunes. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
- ^ Ruiz, Manuel De Jesús (February 2, 2017). "Cantante Isabelle Valdéz se siente bendecida, y anuncia nuevo disco" [Singer Isabelle Valdéz feels blessed, and announces new album]. El Nuevo Diario (in Spanish). Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Lora, Robert (March 17, 2018). "Isabelle Valdez celebra dos décadas en la música con seis nominaciones a Premios Soberano". CristoJuvenil.Com | Actualidad Cristiana (in Spanish). Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ Rodriguez, Shakira Vargas (September 12, 2023). "Marcos Yaroide e Isabelle Valdez unen sus voces para traer esperanza a Puerto Rico" [Marcos Yaroide and Isabelle Valdez join their voices to bring hope to Puerto Rico]. El Nuevo Día (in Spanish). Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ Cavada, Roberto (December 17, 2018). "Isabelle Valdéz anuncia concierto gratuito. Será este 25 de diciembre" [Isabelle Valdéz announces free concert for December 25th]. RC Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "Cantante cristiana Isabelle Valdez retorna a los escenarios con "Creer en ti"" [Christian singer Isabelle Valdez returns to the stage with "Believe in you"]. El Nuevo Diario (in Spanish). May 13, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "Dianne de Jesús presenta nueva versión del tema "Santo" junto a Isabelle Valdéz". Primera Hora (in Spanish). December 20, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Todo un éxito espectáculo "tiempos de cambio"" [A hit show "Times of change"]. El Nuevo Diario (in Spanish). September 26, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "Kairos reúne a pastores y adoradores en un mismo escenario" [Kairos brings together shepherds and worshippers on the same stage]. El Nuevo Diario (in Spanish). October 26, 2021. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "9na. Edición Premios El Galardón se eleva por todo lo alto". Minuto A Minuto (in Mexican Spanish). April 18, 2019. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Cantante cristiana Isabelle Valdez gana estatuilla en Premios Soberano" [Christian singer Isabelle Valdez wins statuette at Sovereign Awards]. El Nuevo Diario (in Spanish). June 16, 2021. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ 30400: Senado de Puerto Rico Diario de Sesiones | Procedimientos y Debates de la Decimonovena Asamblea Legisltaiva, Sexta Sesion Ordinaria, Año 2023 [30400: Senate of Puerto Rico Session Diary | Proceedings and Debates of the Nineteenth Legislative Assembly, Sixth Ordinary Session, Year 2023] (PDF) (Report) (in Spanish). September 18, 2023. p. 31.
- ^ "Isabelle Valdez es reconocida en premios redención 2022" [Isabelle Valdez is recognized in the 2022 redemption awards]. El Nuevo Diario (in Spanish). June 3, 2022. Retrieved May 25, 2024.