Argentine singer-songwriter Jorge Ayala, better known by his stage name King Clave, was born on February 14, 1944, in Formosa. His journey to fame began on Argentina's Canal 13 and further blossomed as he featured on shows like Sábados Circulares de Mancera. A friend of Roberto Sanchez, later known as Sandro, King Clave's early career was marked by his performances in various television programs and his win at the Buenos Aires Song Festival in 1968. His artistic talents were further recognized with a Bachelor's degree in copyright from SADAIC and his contribution to the film industry, both as an actor and a music producer. King Clave's international acclaim was solidified with performances at iconic venues like Madison Square Garden and collaborations with renowned artists. His breakthrough came in 1974 when he decided to become a record producer. This move led to the release of his first international album, featuring hits such as "Los Hombres No Deben Llorar," "Abeja Reina," and "Por Culpa de Tu Amor," catapulting him to stardom. "Los Hombres No Deben Llorar" was later used by the UN in a 2013 campaign against the abuse of women and girls. After a period away from the spotlight, in which he served King Clave made a triumphant return to the stage in the early 2000s, releasing the Christian music albums Canciones Cristianas Vol. 1 (2007) and Canciones Cristianas Vol. 2 (2009). Homenaje a Mexico: Con Mariachi, King Clave's tribute to Mexican music, came out in 2021 and featured instrumentation by the Mariachi Cantares de Mexico.
