Raphael announces ‘Raphaelísimo’ tour and Latin Recording Academy honors

Spanish singer Raphael, known as the ‘Divo de Linares’, is continuing his career at age 83 with the ‘Raphaelísimo’ tour, which will visit Spain and several Latin American cities, including Lima, Bogotá, Santiago, and Buenos Aires.

In recognition of his career and humanitarian efforts, the Latin Recording Academy has named him the 2025 Person of the Year. He is also scheduled to be honored during a tribute concert in Las Vegas on November 12 during Latin GRAMMY Week.

With over 60 years in the industry and more than 70 million albums sold, Raphael’s legacy includes performing in seven languages. His recent work includes the album ‘Ayer… aún’, which pays tribute to French chanson artists such as Edith Piaf and Charles Aznavour. A Netflix series is also set to cover aspects of his life.