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Feliz Navidad (I Wanna Wish You a Merry Christmas)

song by Feliciano

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"Feliz Navidad (I Wanna Wish You a Merry Christmas)" is a song by Puerto Rican musician José Feliciano. Released in 1971, it has become a popular Christmas tune, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries and among those who appreciate Latin music. The phrase "Feliz Navidad" itself is Spanish for "Merry Christmas".12

José Feliciano, born in Puerto Rico, is a renowned singer and guitarist known for his distinctive tenor voice and acoustic instrumentals. He achieved international fame in 1968 with his rendition of The Doors' "Light My Fire" and has recorded music in both English and Spanish.1

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