Career
Born Manuel Alfredo Sánchez Luna in Caracas, Venezuela, to Manuel Sánchez Benítez and Luisa Amelia Luna. His debut was singing “Avenue Maria” at the Caracas’ Cathedral, he impressed those who listened to him. He went to school to “Colegio Domingo Savio” at Los Teques, until the age of fourteen due to his family’s financial problems.
Salesian priests, Calderon and Sidi contributed to his musical education.
By the time Alfredo was gaining fame, in the music industry, there were already two professionals called alike: Alci, and Alex Sánchez. Therefore, he decided to change his name: he took the first syllable of his last name “Société Anonyme” and added “DEL” in honor to his idol Carlos Gardel.
Sadel was affectionately called "The Favorite Tenor of Venezuela". Many different patrons sponsored his career, which started at “Escuela Superior de Música de Caracas” and continued in many different places such as Mexico City.
New York; Buenos Aires.
Barcelona, Spain. Salzburg and Milan. In 1948 he recorded the first album produced in Venezuela: “Diamante Negro” quickstep. The record was a sales success and the start of his upward musical career.
Sadel died in Caracas, Venezuela of cancer at age of 59.