Tormenta

Liliana Esther Maturano, known as Tormenta, was born on December 15, 1952, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and became a singer, songwriter, television presenter and actress. She began composing at twelve and was discovered by Victor Heredia in 1969, signing with RCA Victor at sixteen. Her debut single "Cebando Mate" sold about 450 000 copies and made her one of the first Argentine female rock‑influenced chart‑topper. The 1971 hit "Adiós, chico de mi barrio" launched a series of albums-Tormenta (1970), Como una chica y un muchacho (1972)-and earned her a 1973 appearance at the Viña del Mar festival. In 1978 she moved to Microfón, releasing "Si fuera como ayer", and later joined CBS/Sony, issuing Dando el alma (1988). She collaborated with composer Mariano Barabino on songs such as "Vuelve padre sol" and "Brindo por ti y por mi", earning multiple gold and platinum awards and selling over five million records during the RCA period. Tormenta continued touring into the 2010s, with 2013 releases Mis 20 éxitos and Música de todos con Tormenta.