Jos Monserrate Feliciano Garc a (born September 10, 1945), better known simply as Jos Feliciano [xo’se feli’sjano], is a Puerto Rican musician, singer and composer, best known for many international hits, including his rendition of the Doors’ “Light My Fire” and the best-selling Christmas single, “Feliz Navidad.” His music is known for its fusion of styles–Latin, jazz, blues, soul and rock–created primarily with his unique, signature acoustic guitar sound. His oftentimes mellow easy listening influences are easily recognizable in many songs heard around the world.
In the United States, he first received widespread popularity in the 1960s, particularly after his 1968 album Feliciano! reached number two on the music charts. Thus far, he has released over fifty albums, worldwide, in both English and Spanish.