Kalimba was born in Mexico City to Afro-Cuban parents. He and his sister M'balia were both given traditional African names. His parents, especially his father, were involved in music and theatre.
Kalimba began his career at the age of three. He and his sister M'balia Marichal began performing in theatre and on television. Kalimba appeared on shows such as Chiquilladas and Chispas de chocolate (in which he shared credit with his sister and his father). At the same time he participated in the telenovelaCarrusel de las Américas.
In 1993, Kalimba joined La Onda Vaselina as part of the Mexican pop group OV7, participating in the album La Banda Rock. After leaving the group in 1996, he returned to dubbing with work in films such as Disney's The Lion King where he sang as the voice of Simba for the song I Just Can't Wait to Be King (Yo Quisiera Ya Ser El Rey),[1] and James and the Giant Peach. He voiced Takashi in the Latin Spanish dub of Akira, as well as the eponymous character in Chicken Little. Other works include the voice of Kit Cloudkicker in TaleSpin, the voice of Arnold in Hey Arnold!, the voice of Lucky in 101 Dalmatians: The Series and the telenovela "Carrusel de las Américas".
Kalimba is also known for his acting, appearing in Héroes verdaderos (2010), Broken Sky (2006) and Chispas de chocolate (1986).
Criminal complaint and dismissal
In January 2011, an arrest warrant was issued for Kalimba in Mexico after an allegation that he raped a 17-year-old girl in a hotel room after a concert in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, on 18 December 2010.[2][3][4] Traveling to the USA, Kalimba was arrested on 20 January 2011 on immigration charges in El Paso, Texas and turned in to PGR back in Mexico.[5] He was released on 27 January 2011 due to lack of evidence.[6]
Discography
Studio albums
Aerosoul (2004)
NegroKlaro (2006)
Mi otro Yo (2008)
Amar Y Querer: Homenaje A Las Grandes Canciones (2009)
Homenaje A Las Grandes Canciones, Vol. II (2011)
Cena para Desayunar (2014)
Somos Muchos Y Venimos Todos (2019)
References
^"Report: Mexican singer accused of raping teen to testify". CNN. 22 January 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
^Mexican Pop Star Kalimba's Rape Allegations Grip Mexico. Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved on 2011-07-02.
^"No una, sino dos menores de edad acusan a Kalimba de haberlas violado". CNN (in Spanish). 28 December 2010.
^Kalimba cae en contradicciones, afirma procurador – Espectáculos. Esmas. 2011-01-12. Retrieved on 2011-07-02. (in Spanish)
^"Mexican singer who is accused..." CNN. 21 January 2011. Retrieved 21 January 2011.
^"Judge orders release of Mexican singer accused of rape". CNN. 27 January 2011. Retrieved 27 January 2011.
kalimba, singer, this, spanish, name, first, paternal, surname, marichal, second, maternal, family, name, ibar, this, biography, living, person, needs, additional, citations, verification, please, help, adding, reliable, sources, contentious, material, about, . In this Spanish name the first or paternal surname is Marichal and the second or maternal family name is Ibar This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately especially if potentially libelous or harmful Find sources Kalimba singer news newspapers books scholar JSTOR January 2011 Learn how and when to remove this template message Kalimba Kadjaly Marichal Ibar born 26 July 1982 known mononymously as Kalimba is a Mexican singer and actor KalimbaBornKalimba Kadjaly Marichal Ibar 1982 07 26 26 July 1982 age 40 Mexico City MexicoOccupationsSingeractorYears active1984 presentRelativesM balia Marichal sister Julia Marichal aunt Contents 1 Career 2 Criminal complaint and dismissal 3 Discography 3 1 Studio albums 4 References 5 External linksCareer EditKalimba was born in Mexico City to Afro Cuban parents He and his sister M balia were both given traditional African names His parents especially his father were involved in music and theatre Kalimba began his career at the age of three He and his sister M balia Marichal began performing in theatre and on television Kalimba appeared on shows such as Chiquilladas and Chispas de chocolate in which he shared credit with his sister and his father At the same time he participated in the telenovela Carrusel de las Americas In 1993 Kalimba joined La Onda Vaselina as part of the Mexican pop group OV7 participating in the album La Banda Rock After leaving the group in 1996 he returned to dubbing with work in films such as Disney s The Lion King where he sang as the voice of Simba for the song I Just Can t Wait to Be King Yo Quisiera Ya Ser El Rey 1 and James and the Giant Peach He voiced Takashi in the Latin Spanish dub of Akira as well as the eponymous character in Chicken Little Other works include the voice of Kit Cloudkicker in TaleSpin the voice of Arnold in Hey Arnold the voice of Lucky in 101 Dalmatians The Series and the telenovela Carrusel de las Americas Kalimba is also known for his acting appearing in Heroes verdaderos 2010 Broken Sky 2006 and Chispas de chocolate 1986 Criminal complaint and dismissal EditIn January 2011 an arrest warrant was issued for Kalimba in Mexico after an allegation that he raped a 17 year old girl in a hotel room after a concert in Chetumal Quintana Roo on 18 December 2010 2 3 4 Traveling to the USA Kalimba was arrested on 20 January 2011 on immigration charges in El Paso Texas and turned in to PGR back in Mexico 5 He was released on 27 January 2011 due to lack of evidence 6 Discography EditStudio albums Edit Aerosoul 2004 NegroKlaro 2006 Mi otro Yo 2008 Amar Y Querer Homenaje A Las Grandes Canciones 2009 Homenaje A Las Grandes Canciones Vol II 2011 Cena para Desayunar 2014 Somos Muchos Y Venimos Todos 2019 References Edit Report Mexican singer accused of raping teen to testify CNN 22 January 2011 Retrieved 22 January 2011 Mexican Pop Star Kalimba s Rape Allegations Grip Mexico Huffingtonpost com Retrieved on 2011 07 02 No una sino dos menores de edad acusan a Kalimba de haberlas violado CNN in Spanish 28 December 2010 Kalimba cae en contradicciones afirma procurador Espectaculos Esmas 2011 01 12 Retrieved on 2011 07 02 in Spanish Mexican singer who is accused CNN 21 January 2011 Retrieved 21 January 2011 Judge orders release of Mexican singer accused of rape CNN 27 January 2011 Retrieved 27 January 2011 External links Edit Mexico portal Biography portalOfficial Website Kalimba at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kalimba singer amp oldid 1110149917, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
