Raúl Hernández has collaborated with various artists throughout his career, blending genres and creating unique musical pieces. Some notable collaborations include:
Album: Cúrame (Re-release of key tracks from their debut with added material)
Notable Addition: Piel de Niña (their most iconic track, later covered by other artists) raul hernandez discografia verified
Critical Reception:
The re-release solidified the duo as Latin music icons. The album remained on the Billboard Latin Albums chart for over 150 weeks. Critics highlighted their maturity in tackling themes of unrequited love and emotional resilience. The mid-80s brought seismic fame
The mid-80s brought seismic fame. How Will the Wolf Survive? (1984) is the band’s—and Hernández’s—first masterpiece. While Rosas and Hidalgo sang the radio hits, Hernández anchored the album’s emotional core. "Corrido #1" is a stark, journalistic ballad about a barrio murder, delivered in Hernández’s weary, unadorned baritone. It is a quintessential Raúl Hernández performance: honest, devastating, and devoid of showmanship. journalistic ballad about a barrio murder
Then came La Bamba (1987). Although the soundtrack is a covers project, Hernández’s role as Ritchie Valens is culturally pivotal. More importantly, the band’s own track for the film, "La Bamba" (the traditional son jarocho), features Hernández’s arrangement and harmony. However, the pressure of the spotlight led to the experimental La Pistola y el Corazón (1988), a stripped-down acoustic EP. Hernández is the spiritual director here, leading the band through "Estoy Sentado Aquí" and "El Canelo" with a purist’s rigor, reaffirming their roots before the mainstream could dilute them.
For years, collectors doubted the existence of this spoken-word-and-music hybrid. Thanks to a 2020 verification project by the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame, Poemas Grabados is now confirmed. It features Hernandez reciting his own poetry over minimal piano and cello. Only 1,500 copies were pressed; all are now accounted for. The verified digital version is exclusively available on Bandcamp under the artist’s direct control.
