Joaquín Sabina Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Children, Awards, Songs

Joaquín Ramón Martínez Sabina, professionally known as Joaquín Sabina, is a renowned Spanish singer-songwriter, poet, and cultural icon known for his distinctive gravelly voice and poetic, narrative-driven songwriting.

He is widely recognized for blending folk rock with literary lyricism, often exploring themes of love, urban life, and social commentary.

His work has made him one of the most influential figures in Spanish-language music, with a long-standing international following.

Joaquín Sabina
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Joaquín Ramón Martínez Sabina
Stage Name:	Joaquín Sabina
Born:	February 12, 1949 (age 77 years old)
Place of Birth:	Úbeda, Jaén, Spain
Nationality:	Spanish
Ethnicity:	Latino / Hispanic
Height:	1.75m
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. Jerónimo Martínez Gallego and Mrs. Adela Sabina del Campo
Siblings:	1
Spouse:	Jimena Coronado (m. 2020), Lucía Invernizzi Correa (m. 1977–1985)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Carmela Martínez Oliart, Rocío Martínez Oliart
Occupation:	Singer, songwriter, poet, and author
Net Worth:	$15 million

Early Life and Education

Joaquín Sabina was born on February 12, 1949, in Úbeda, Jaén, Andalusia, Spain. He was raised in a traditional household by his father, Jerónimo Martínez Gallego, a police officer, and his mother, Adela Sabina del Campo, and was the older brother.

He attended Carmelite and Salesian schools, where he developed an early interest in literature and began writing poetry. As a teenager, he performed in a rockabilly band called Merry Youngs.

He later studied Romance Philology at the University of Granada and became involved in left-wing political activism during his student years. Ethnically, he is of mixed Latin and Hispanic heritage, and his religious affiliation is Catholic.

Career

Joaquín Sabina began his professional career by performing folk songs in underground London pubs during his political exile, and self-published a localized lyric book titled Memorias del Exilio in 1976.

Upon returning to a democratic Spain, his entry into the mainstream recording sector came with his low-key debut studio album, Inventario, in 1978, under the Movieplay label.

He faced early commercial struggles before finding his true artistic lane by pivoting toward a more rhythmically robust urban rock sound on his sophomore effort, Malas Compañías.

His absolute breakthrough moment crystallized with the iconic 1980 anthem “Pongamos que hablo de Madrid,” a track that immediately captured the rebellious, revitalized energy of post-Franco Spain and transformed him into the premier voice of Madrid’s evolving countercultural movement.

Following his initial taste of stardom, Joaquín Sabina expanded his industry footprint exponentially by unleashing a series of landmark, multi-platinum commercial masterworks throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, including Hotel, Dulce Hotel, Física y Química, and the critically revered 19 Días y 500 Noches.

He effortlessly transitioned from standard acoustic folk to high-stakes stadium rock, embarking on legendary collaborative world tours alongside fellow musical visionaries such as Joan Manuel Serrat and Fito Paez across Europe and Latin America.

Despite surviving a severe stroke in 2001 that briefly sidelined his live touring schedule, he reclaimed his chart dominance with poignant later projects such as Vinagre y Rosas and Lo Niego Todo.

His enduring professional legacy is defined by his singular ability to fuse the golden-age structures of classic Spanish poetry with the raw, uncompromising edge of modern street rock, sealing his status as an immortal titan of contemporary songwriting.

Awards and Nominations

• Winner: Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
• Winner: Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts (Spain)
• Winner: Gold Medal of the City of Madrid

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @joaquinsabina
• Facebook Handle: @joaquinsabinaoficial
• YouTube Channel: @JoaquinSabinaOficial

Personal Life

Joaquín Sabina stands 1.75m tall and is 77 years old. Following a youthful marriage to Lucía Invernizzi Correa and a long-term domestic partnership with Isabel Oliart—which blessed him with his two adult daughters, Carmela and Rocío—he famously found enduring personal stability alongside his longtime Peruvian muse and photographer, Jimena Coronado, whom he officially wed in an intimate civil ceremony in 2020.

Throughout his high-profile romantic trajectory, including a notable past relationship with model Cristina Zubillaga, his personal life has heavily influenced his poetic output.

Net Worth

Joaquín Sabina has an estimated net worth of $15,000,000.

His wealth primarily comes from a long music career spanning multiple studio albums, strong publishing and songwriting royalties, and consistent earnings from sold-out international tours.

Additional income is generated from digital streaming and royalties from his published literary works, as well as select creative collaborations in the entertainment industry.

Discography

• Inventario (1978)
• Malas Compañías (1980)
• Ruleta Rusa (1984)
• Juez y Parte (1985)
• Hotel, Dulce Hotel (1987)
• El Hombre del Traje Gris (1988)
• Mentiras Piadosas (1990)
• Física y Química (1992)
• Esta Boca es Mia (1994)
• Yo, Mi, Me, Contigo (1996)
• Enemigos Íntimos (with Fito Páez) (1998)
• 19 Días y 500 Noches (1999)
• Dímelo en la Calle (2002)
• Alivio de Luto (2005)
• Vinagre y Rosas (2009)
• La Orquesta del Titanic (with Joan Manuel Serrat) (2012)
• Lo Niego Todo (2017)
• Pongamos que hablo de Madrid (Single, 1980)