George Michael: the voice that defined a generation of pop music

Few artists have managed to leave a mark on pop music as profoundly as George Michael. Owner of a powerful, sophisticated and extremely versatile voice, the British singer became one of the greatest performers of the 1980s and 1990s. His career began with Wham!, a duo formed alongside Andrew Ridgeley. Together, they achieved enormous success with songs such as "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go", "Freedom", "I'm Your Man" and "Last Christmas". After pursuing a solo career, George Michael reached a new artistic level with the album "Faith", released in 1987. The album sold more than 25 million copies and featured classics such as "Faith", "Father Figure", "One More Try", "Monkey" and "Kissing a Fool", consolidating the singer among the biggest names in world music. In addition to his enormous vocal talent, George stood out as a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist, taking creative control of much of his work. His ability to move between pop, soul, R&B and jazz made him win over audiences of different generations. Even after his death in 2016, his work continues to be widely consumed, reaffirming his position as one of the most important voices in the history of popular music.