Leire Martínez

Leire Martínez Ochoa (born 22 June 1979 in Errenteria, Guipúzcoa), is a Spanish singer, songwriter and the current lead vocalist of the band La Oreja de Van Gogh after Amaia Montero's departure in 2007.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Martínez and the second or maternal family name is Ochoa.
Leire Martínez
Background information
Birth nameLeire Martínez Ochoa
Born (1979-06-22) 22 June 1979
Rentería, Guipúzcoa, Spain
OriginBasque Country, Spain
GenresPop/Rock
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • novelist
Instrument(s)Voice
Years active2008 -present
LabelsSony BMG

She participated in the television show Factor X in 2007 performing covers of Julieta Venegas, Vanessa Paradis and Lisa Stansfield. She was eliminated on the 6th week. In 2008, after her performances in Factor X, Leire was selected to replace Amaia Montero in La Oreja de Van Gogh.[1] With Leire, the band has released the albums A las cinco en el Astoria,[2] Cometas por el Cielo, El planeta imaginario, and Un susurro en la tormenta.

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Guests

References
  1. http://www.noticiascadadia.com/noticia/14183-leire-martinez-del-programa-factor-x-nueva-cantante-de-la-oreja-de-van-gogh/ Archived February 5, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Leire Martínez, nueva vocalista de La Oreja de Van Gogh
  2. "A las cinco en el Astoria | Vistazo.com". Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved March 15, 2010. A Las Cinco en el Astoria, nuevo álbum de la banda La Oreja de Van Gogh
  3. "@CarlosJean" on Twitter
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