Karlos Xavier, pseudonym of Carlos Xavier Córdova Figueroa (born 31 July 1988 in Esmeraldas), is an Ecuadorian singer-songwriter, and a prominent figure in Latin American music.Karlos Xavier from Ecuador has invented a dance for summer, The Way Magazine, 8 September 2020. Throughout his career, he has achieved commercial success in Europe, earning certifications such as a Gold Record in Italy.Karlos Xavier, gold record in Italy, Diario Extra, 18 August 2015.
Biography Born in 1988 in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, he demonstrated a strong interest in music from early childhood, starting to perform and interpret songs from the Latin American repertoire in 1999.Artist Profile: Karlos Xavier, Farfallina Edizioni Musicali. By the age of fifteen, he was composing his first original tracks.
In 2006, at the age of 17, he moved to Milan, Italy, to reunite with his mother who had emigrated to Europe.Karlos Xavier arrives with his first album, El Universo, 27 March 2014. Later settling in the province of Pavia, he established an extensive network of collaborations with musicians from various regions of Latin America, refining his style and blending traditional and contemporary sounds.Karlos Xavier, Latin music pop star: «San Martino and Pavia, my new home», La Provincia Pavese, 7 August 2021. In July 2021, he officially obtained Italian citizenship."Amore" is the new album by Ecuadorian singer Karlos Xavier, Radionova, 14 July 2021.
Career Writing 95% of his own lyrics, he composes and performs his tracks in both Spanish and Italian, also initiating collaborations with Italian artists such as Lorenzo Luraca, Mauro Nardi.Karlos Xavier estrena salsa romántica, El Universo, 21 January 2015.
During his live career, he has shared the stage with major international Latin music figures. In Esmeraldas, he performed alongside American bachata star Toby Love. While in Milan, he shared the stage with international artists, most notably the Puerto Rican romantic salsa singer Nino Segarra.Karlos Xavier returns "Más Fuerte", Metro Ecuador, 11 May 2023. He has been a regular performer at major industry events, appearing multiple times at the Milano Latin Festival.Singer Karlos Xavier presents his album 'Más fuerte' and will be part of the Milano Latin Festival, El Universo, 4 July 2023.
In the media sphere, the artist has expanded his presence by participating in major festivals and radio/TV broadcasts across both Europe and Latin America: In 2023, he participated in the official selections and the academy & Casting phases of Una voce per San Marino 2023, the music festival used to select the representative for the Republic of San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest.Una Voce Per San Marino 2023 – Academy & Casting, Schlagerpinglan ESC News. Furthermore, he participated in performances and promotional activities at Casa Sanremo, the official hospitality hub of the Sanremo Music Festival.Karlos Xavier at Casa Sanremo, Karlos Xavier Official Media.
In Italy, he has made numerous television appearances on national networks and prominent regional broadcasters, showcasing his musical projects on Rai 2, Rai 3, Canale Italia, Telelombardia, Antenna 3 and La 8 (Teleottanta).Farfallina Special on Canale Italia: Mamyta, Canale Italia / Farfallina Edizioni Musicali, 18 January 2024.
In Latin America, the promotion of his studio works and tours has led him to be featured on multiple national television channels and network media outlets in both Ecuador and Colombia.
In his studio work, the artist has distinguished himself through numerous national and international artistic partnerships. The song Canto a mi país, entirely written and composed by Karlos Xavier and dedicated to migrants, features the official collaboration of the brothers Danilo Parra, La Viví Parra and José Daniel Parra (belonging to one of the most prominent artistic families in Ecuador), along with other figures from the Ecuadorian music scene like Paulina Calahorrano, GN El Gato Negro and Jim Marlon.Canto a mi pais - Salsa 2 (feat. Danilo Parra, La Vivi Parra, Jose Daniel Parra), Spotify Official Catalog.
On the track No me enseñaste a olvidar, he officially collaborated with musician and composer El Negro José.No Me Enseñaste a Olvidar - Karlos Xavier feat. El Negro José, Spotify Official Catalog. Within the album Más fuerte, he handled the composition, arrangement and rewriting into a salsa version of the song Dame veneno, performed in collaboration with singer Luiggy Luiggy Hernandez and registered under the catalog of Farfallina Edizioni.Album Màs Fuerte Tracklist, Farfallina Edizioni Musicali. For the summer single Mamyta, released by the Farfallina Edizioni Musicali label, he collaborated on songwriting and composition with musicians Quirico Bacciu and Mirko Putzu, promoting the project on Italian national television (Canale Italia) alongside presenter and artist Giuseppe Spinelli (known as Giuseppe Sp).Mamyta (feat. Mirko Putzu & Quirico Bacciu), Apple Music Official Catalog.
Throughout his career, he has undertaken several promotional tours in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru and Italy.
Partial discography Studio albums 2014 – Karlos Xavier 2016 – Regálame una SonrisaRegálame una sonrisa, the latest from Karlos Xavier, El Telégrafo, 14 March 2018. 2019 – Loca 2021 – Amore 2023 – Más fuerte 2025 – BailarAlbum Bailar by Karlos Xavier, Spotify Official Catalog.
Singles and EPs 2009 – Tocar tu cuerpo (EP)Karlos Xavier profile and releases, Radio Promoter Italia. 2013 – Canto a mi país (feat. Danilo Parra, La Viví Parra, José Daniel Parra) 2013 – No me enseñaste a olvidar (feat. El Negro José) 2014 – Pedacito de cielo. 2015 – Aruñando tu piel 2015 – Te amoTe amo, Caramba Catalog. 2020 – Mamyta (feat. Mirko Putzu & Quirico Bacciu) 2023 – Dame veneno (feat. Luiggy Luiggy Hernandez)
See also Latin American music Milano Latin Festival Una voce per San Marino 2023
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