Arquimedes Reyes

Who is Arquimedes Reyes?

Arquimedes Reyes was born Arquimedes Adalberto Reyes Torres on January 26, 1981 in San Alejo, La Union, El Salvador. He is a Salvadoran singer who is participating as a contestant in the 2nd season of Latin American Idol. He finished fourth in the contest behind Carlos Peña from Guatemala, Ricardo Caballero Tostado from Mexico, and Rosangela Abreu from Puerto Rico.

He is the youngest of 10 brothers and sisters, and the only one to pursue a singing career. Music arrived into his life by means of his grandfather and his uncle, who were musicians, and his mother who used to sing with them. The three formed a band when his mother was still young and single. Once his mother got married, she dedicated herself to her family, giving up music entirely. Every time his mother sang and played the guitar at home, she was touched so deeply to the point of crying. This is how Arquimedes' passion for music was born. Music remained in the family as Arquimedes inherited his mother's talent. However, he was more interested in the realm of Opera for what he has had extensive vocal training. Hence, the acuteness of his voice and his classical lyrical timber that matches his scrawny appearance. Like some of the greatest voices in the world, the sound of his voice is almost transgenderous and can appeal to both men and women alike.