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Luis “Perico” Ortiz Considered one of the most important exponents of Tropical Music worldwide.

” The Astro ” He is still among Friends

Puerto Rican trumpet player, composer, arranger and producer boricua, obligatory reference of the Puerto Rican and Latin music of the last three decades of the 20th century.

He has cultivated the most diverse styles, from Salsa, through Jazz, to Pop and Bolero. He is considered one of the most important exponents of Tropical Music worldwide.

Luis Esteban Ortiz Ruiz, better known as Luis “Perico” Ortiz, was born on December 26, 1949 in Santurce, Puerto Rico. “Perico” was born into the extreme poverty that housed so many families on the Island of Enchantment.

His love for music fueled his dreams, although without imagining the idol he would become, an artist who this year celebrates 55 YEARS of a fruitful career that led him to travel the world and push for more stars.

Perico Ortiz was a true child prodigy, whose vocation for music was awakened at the early age of five. He was trained at the Escuela Libre de Música and later at the San Juan Conservatory, later joining the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Pau Casals before he was 20 years old.

In 1970 he moved to New York, where he began his professional career working with the groups of Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaría, Machito and the legendary David Bowie among others, and was a regular collaborator of the Fania All-Star machine, the project of artists that popularized urban salsa around the world and collaborated with the companies Velvet of Venezuela and TH Rodven.

In 1977 he made his first solo recording under the Turnstyle label, a subsidiary of Latin Percussion Corp. A year later he established his own orchestra and won the “Diplo” award for best trumpet player in Puerto Rico.

Elsewhere, in New York, “EL ASTRO” was awarded “Trumpeter of the Year, “Arranger of the Year”, “Best Orchestra” and “Musician of the Year” during the Latin New York Magazine Awards held in the Big Apple.

Luis "Perico" Ortiz Considered one of the most important exponents of Tropical Music worldwide. — He is still among Friends
” The Astro “

The musician, born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, established numerous musical companies such as Sunrise Productions, Perico Records, Dialen Promotions Inc. and Dialen Recording Studios. Also

Dialen Publisher, founded a publishing house with licenses in the U.S., Europe and Japan.

In 1981 he was recognized by the Asociación de Cronistas de Espectáculos (ACE) as the best exponent of Latin music, an honor he shared with Julio Iglesias. In the following year he received another recognition from the ACE as Best Orchestra in New York.

In the summer of 1987 he wrote and conducted the soundtrack for the movie “Mondo New York” in collaboration with maestro Johnny Pacheco.

Through his orchestra passed the voices of Rafael De Jesús, Billy Carrión, Domingo Quiñones and Roberto Lugo, although it was with the latter two with whom he reaped the greatest triumphs of his extensive discography: Sabroso, Sabor tropical, In Tradition and El Isleño.

In 1988 he created his own production and recording company: Dialen Promotions, later Luis Perico Ortiz Productions, dedicated mainly to radio and television advertising. That same year he produced and arranged Barry Manilow’s Hey Mambo album.

Luis also worked in the advertising area producing, composing and arranging musical spots for radio and television commercials. In this aspect he did productions for commercial firms Heublein Spirit Group (Smirnoff Account), Castor Advertising (Mc Donalds), Uniworld Advertising (Kodak), Max Mambrú Films, Blaze Productions, John Casablancas/Elite Modeling (Film Scoring & Music Composition/72 minutes), Polaroid, HBO, Canal 47 (TV campaign “Contigo Siempre”), among others.

Perico Ortiz was a true child prodigy, whose vocation for music was awakened at the early age of five. He was trained at the Escuela Libre de Música and later at the San Juan Conservatory, later joining the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Pau Casals before he was 20 years old. — Luis Perico Ortiz

In 1993 he moved to Puerto Rico where he established his new company, Luis Perico Ortiz Productions, Inc. with which he began professional production relationships with Disney, Buena Vista Television, There Goes The Neighborhood and Quincy Jones Office.

For Disney Corporation he produces part of the music for the television special “Christmas in the Americas”. For the Quincy Jones Office he produced segments for the historic “Summit of the Americas” event for 34 presidents and dignitaries of the hemisphere. Both projects were televised to hundreds of countries simultaneously.

In 1995 he toured Colombia to promote the RMM label project, “The Perfect Combination”, performing in four concerts in front of more than 250,000 people who applauded him.

Later he opened with his Latin jazz group the “Puerto Rico Heineken Jazz Fest ’95” and presented lectures, workshops and Latin jazz concerts in Aruba during its Carnival.

In February 1996 he traveled to Europe to perform in concert. A month later he arrived in Venezuela to perform in two concerts at the Poliedro. He produced a new recording for the RMM label, entitled “Café con leche y dos de azúcar”, and inaugurated his new orchestra on National Salsa Day, March 10, 1996 in front of an audience of more than 25,000 Salsa lovers.

In 1997 he produced for a Japanese record label “Sweet Basil”; a project featuring Yoshihito Fukumoto, former member of the famous Japanese orchestra La Luz, in a recording with ingredients of Latin jazz, R&B, salsa, rap, pop ballad and Brazilian rhythms.

He also produces for the Toshiba-EMI Limited label of Japan the compact disc “Bésame mucho” and for Sony of Puerto Rico “El cuarto Rey Mago”, a Christmas project by singer-songwriter José Nogueras for the multinational.

In 1998 he performs at Bellas Artes as guest artist of Lucecita Benítez. In the same way, he produces maestro Tommy Olivencia for the Polygram label and performs with his great friend, sonero Domingo Quiñones, in a series of concerts at Bellas Artes.

As the end of the century approaches, he releases an instrumental CD with bolero, cha-cha-chá, jazz/pop and salsa songs, entitled “Emociones”. It includes his versions of classics such as “Perfume de gardenia”, “Usted”, “Sin fe”, “Tu pañuelo”, “Silencio” and the Christian hymn “Cuán grande es él”.

With this release, Perico completes a discography that includes some twenty titles among which are “My Own Image”, “Super Salsa”, “One Of A Kind”, “El Astro”, “Sabroso”, “Sabor tropical”, “El isleño”, “Entre amigos”, “La vida en broma”, “In Tradition”, “Breaking The Rules”, “Vuelvo otra vez”, “At Valley Cottage”, “Acaban con tó”, “The Man, His Trumpet and His Music. .Are Back”, “La combinación perfecta”, “Café con leche y dos de azúcar” and “Luis Perico Ortiz – Éxitos Volumen I”.

Among other awards and recognitions, Perico Ortiz was named Best Salsa Performer in 1981 and Best New York Orchestra in 1982 by the Asociación de Cronistas de Espectáculos (ACE).

When he was just 10 years old Ismael Rivera was spying on him from a fence (HINT: THIS WORD COULD BE PUT IN ITS MEANING OR ASSOCIATION BECAUSE IT IS NOT A COMMON WORD FOR ALL COUNTRIES) near his rehearsal place in Tras Talleres. He approached him one day and baptized him “Perico” repeating with the battered trumpet he was assigned at the then fledgling Escuela Libre de Música de San Juan the notes of “Quítate de la vía Perico”, a song that would remain engraved in the history of popular music, and in his own.

“He told me, ‘They’re not going to call you Luis Esteban, they’re going to call you Luis Perico Ortiz and you’re going to be great,” he recalled of the second great memory of his musical beginnings. The first was in his home.

Chronological events of more and important interest:

1970-1976, works as a trumpet player, arranger, composer and producer for; Tito Puente, Machito, Mongo Santamaría, Tito Rodríguez, Fania All Stars (and all their artists), Velvet De Venezuela, TH Rodven and Johnny Pacheco.

1977, makes his first recording as a soloist under the Turnstyle label (subsidiary of Latin Percussion Corp.).

1978-80 establishes his orchestra. Wins “Diplo” trophy as best trumpet player in Puerto Rico. In New York during the Latin New York Magazine Awards in 1978 he is awarded the following trophies; Trumpeter Of The Year, Arranger Of The Year, Best Orchestra Of The Year and Musician Of The Year.

1981-87, recognition granted in 1981 by the Asociación De Cronistas De Espectáculos {ACE} as the best Salsa/Caribbean Music interpreter, which he shared with Julio Iglesias.

In 1982 he received another recognition by ACE as Best Orchestra of New York. During the summer of 1987 he writes and directs the Score for the movie “Mondo New York” in collaboration with maestro Johnny Pacheco.

1988-93, during 1988 produces, arranges and conducts Barry Manilow. Hey Mambo” project. In 1988 opens his own production company, Dialen Promotions Inc.

It is the first Puerto Rican company to offer multiple services in the area of production and recording with its own Analog/Midi recording studios.

Through his involvement with his company, Luis is involved in the advertising area producing, composing, sound engineering and arranging jingles for Radio and Television as well as Videos and Film Scoring.

Some of his accounts were: Heublein Spirit Group (Smirnoff Account), Castor Advertising (McDonalds), Uniworld Advertising (Kodak), Max Mambru Films, Blaze Productions, Johnn Casablanca/Elite Modeling (Film Scoring & Music Composition/72 minutes), Polaroid, HBO, Channel 47 Television Campaign-“Contigo Siempre” and many more.

1993, returns to his homeland, Puerto Rico, and immediately establishes his new company, Luis Perico Ortiz Productions Inc.

1994, establishes production relationships with Disney Corp, Buena Vista Television (California), There Goes The Neighborhood and Quincy Jones Office. For Disney Corp.

Produces part of the music for the television special “Navidad En Las Americas”. For the Quincy Jones Office, he produced segments for the historic “Summit of the Americas” event for 34 presidents and dignitaries of the Western Hemisphere. These projects were televised to hundreds of countries simultaneously.

1995, performs Artistic Tour of Colombia (RMM “The Perfect Combination”) where he performed a total of four concerts to over 250,000 people.

Opens with his Jazz-Latino group the “Puerto Rico Heineken Jazz Fest ’95. Will make his next recording (Salsa) with his orchestra at the end of 1995.

1996, presents lectures, workshops and Latin Jazz concert in Aruba during its Carnival, February goes to Europe for concert, in March will perform in Venezuela for two concerts at the Poliedro, produces his latest production “Café Con Leche Y Dos De Azúcar” under RMM Records & Video Corp, inaugurates his new Orchestra at the National Salsa Day, March 10, 1996 in front of an audience of 25,000 Salsa lovers.

1997, produces for the Japanese label Sweet Basil an American project (Latin Jazz, R&B, Salsa, Rap, Brazilian Music, Pop Ballad). Artist: Yoshihito Fukumoto (Former musician of the famous Japanese orchestra “La Luz”).

Establishes a new recording division within his company {LPO Productions Inc.}. It is identified as “Suave Instrumental”.

As his first work he releases his first compilation of hits (Luis Perico Ortiz EXITOS volume 1) with the voices of Roberto Lugo, Billy Carrión and Domingo Quiñones.

Produces for Toshiba-EMI Limited (Japan) a CD. Title: “Bésame Mucho”. Produces for Sony José Nogueras (Proyecto Navideño 1997).

1998, performs at Bellas Artes as guest artist for Lucesita Benítez. Produces the master Tommy Olivencia for the PolyGram label.

Performs with his great friend Domingo Quiñones in a series of concerts in Bellas Artes, produces an instrumental CD containing songs of the Bolero, Cha-Cha, Jazz-Pop and Salsa genre, the CD is titled “EMOCIONES”.

Concert and reunion of all its main singers at the Luis Muñoz Marín Amphitheater during the Bacardi World Salsa Fest ’98.

In the year 1999 during the month of January “Perico” visited his second homeland, Panama, where he had the opportunity to perform a concert with the pleasant company of Panamanian musicians and Roberto Lugo on vocals. Exquisite! During the month of March he performed with Arturo Sandoval in a regal concert, it was the first presentation of both of them in Panama.

It was the first presentation of both in Puerto Rico, because they had already performed together in the United States and Europe (NorthSea Jazz Festival * Holland).

In the month of May he performed in the Tributo Histórico a Héctor Lavoe as a guest artist.

“Perico” begins his move from secular music to Christian music serving the Lord, establishes himself as Musical Director of the Levittown Church of the Nazarene in January, establishes the foundation and direction of the Harmony School of Music, opened his recording studio (SUAVE Recording Studio) for the development of his record label “Suave Instrumental” and to attend the needs of other Christian record companies in relation to external productions.

2000, during the beginning of the year Perico further strengthened his commitment with Harmony School Of Music, he released four (4) of his catalog recordings in digital format, they are: Sabroso, Sabor Tropical, El Isleño, In Tradition, with the voices of Domingo Quiñones and Roberto Lugo.

In addiction he released his first solo album, My Own Image originally under the Turnstyle Records label, to Martin Cohen company (Latin Percussion) in digital format.

Perico has just finished his most recent production with guests such as: Domingo Quiñones, Bobby Valentín, Papo Lucca, Cachete Maldonado, Endel Dueño, Elías Lopés, Rafi Torres and much more,the project titled Jamming and released under the AJ RECORDS label.

One of the most important moments in his life was the birth of his first granddaughter ISABEL ANNA, born March 31-2000.

2001, Perico currently serves as Producer and A&R Director for AJ Records (sister company of Casa De Los Tapes), he just finished the production of Tommy Olivencia 40th Anniversary/LIVE.

New projects to be finalized: Ray Barreto {50 Aniversario} & La Ganga. Perico receives for the production Jamming a nomination for the TU MÚSICA awards. He has just produced two (2) productions for the territory of Japan. The artist is Rie Akagi and the genre is JAZZ.

2002, wins the TU MÚSICA award for best Christmas production. Produces “RAY BARRETO LIVE-50 Aniversario”, “Lunna Bohemia”, Los 100 Años de Andy Montañez en Vivo from the Bellas Artes in Santurce, Rie Akagi (Japan) & a music score for a Japanese cartoon.

2003, produces the “Puerto Rican Masters” for TV special and DVD.

2004, produces the first Salsa Gospel Festival, serves as music producer of the show and music producer of the DVD, cultivates his duties as a teacher for the Conservatory of Music in the area of the first Bachelor of Jazz and Caribbean music.

He teaches a Latin Jazz Combo course and a Master Class for the development of musical language, self-esteem, form, analysis, composition and interpretation.

Produces the tribute show to Marvin Santiago before his death. Also produced the DVD, the artists produced were the Puerto Rican Masters, Domingo Quiñones, Oscar De León, Victoria Sanabria, Prodigio & Andy Montañez among others.

Musical production of Objetivo Fama Christmas show & Christmas CD-DVD of the group for UNIVERSAL MUSIC.

2005, produces, arranges and composes the soundtrack for Jacobo Morales’ most recent TV film, “Pa’ Eso Estamos”.

He also produces the CD-DVD of the film achieving an exquisite and aggressive Sound Track work.

For the second consecutive year he is designated as one of the musical producers of the long awaited Christmas work of Banco Popular. He is selected by the program HUELLAS MUSICALES to make a retrospective of his musical contribution.

2006, currently very active with the development of the Jazz and Caribbean Music Department of the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico.

Visits Columbia College in Chicago to give Master Classes and concerts with Jon Faddis, Eddie Gómez and the faculty of the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music.

Travels to France to participate in the Toros & Salsa Festival in Dax during the month of September 9-11. Produces flutist Rie Akagi for Japan.

2007, Perico is officially appointed as Artist in Residence by the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico for the department of Jazz and Caribbean Music, along with the same position are exercising the Masters Eddie Gomez and David Sanchez.

March 18 begins the world tour with his Salsa orchestra, his original singers Rafael De Jesus and Roberto Lugo, his Latin Jazz Big Band and his Latin Jazz Combo, as an important part of his tour, in addition he will be giving Master Classes to Universities and Colleges to work closely with the future musicians of our genre… Latin Music.

2008 Maestro Luis Perico Ortiz is invited to be the Keynote Speaker during the Forty-Fifth Graduation exercises of the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico.

A great honor for “Perico” since he is a former student and his dream was to see Latin music and Jazz studied at the Conservatory. If Pablo Casals could see it….

In addition, Maestro Perico is commissioned by the Autonomous Municipality of Carolina to be the Musical Advisor and Artistic Director of the new PLAZA GIGANTE DE LA MÚSICA to be inaugurated on June 28, 2008 and the International Jazz Festival of Carolina 2008 to be held on August 15 & 16, 2008.

2009, he is invited to be the Musical Advisor of the Carolina School of Fine Arts, in addition he works professionally as Artistic Director of Special Events for the Municipality, he visited for the first time the country of Peru where he performed at the acclaimed festival Chimpum Callao in front of an audience of 42,000 people.

2010, this year is emblematic for Luis as he celebrates his 50th anniversary in music. In January he was honored during the 40th Anniversary of San Sebastian Street with the San Sebastian Award for his achievements along with Roberto Roena.

He visited the Lehman College in New York where he performed in concert with Rafael De Jesus and Roberto Lugo.

Produced and directed the 6th Carolina International Jazz Festival. Performed with Paquito D’ Rivera, Mario Grillo, Tito Puente Jr., Tito Rodriguez and Gilberto Santa Rosa.

In November he visits New Mexico for the first time invited as Guest Artist of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, he was invited by Dr. Mariano Morales, in addition he performed with Mariano’s group for a Jazz concert and a Master Class at the University of New Mexico, a historic event.

2011, Luis Perico Ortiz serves as coordinator of the 3rd Bolero Festival in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Guest artists throughout the two days of activities during the month of April were Lourdes Robles, Nydia Caro, Elías Lopés, Braulio, Lilly y su Gran Trio & Trio Los Condes.

During the month of August, Luis becomes the Artistic & Musical Director of the 7th Carolina International Jazz Festival.

The festival is dedicated to the PIANO. The invited artists were Mariano Morales, Luis Marín, Ángel David Mattos, Yan Carlos Artime & Michel Camilo.

Luis performs the second day of the festival with his Big Band and a group of great artists as guests of his orchestra.

December 2 Luis performs as Artistic & Musical Director for the long awaited Carolina Christmas lighting. Artists of the stature of Tony Vega, NG2, Pedrito Guzman, Juan Velez and El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico share with his orchestra a historic evening at Christmas in Carolina.

On December 23rd after almost a year of arduous musical creative work, Luis was the composer (11 songs), arranger (9 songs) and Artistic & Musical Director of the most important concert of his career, the Inaugural Concert of the Carolina Children’s Museum, He conducted a Symphony Orchestra (43 teachers) with a Chorale of 30 voices (youth and children) and a corps de ballet of a total of 56 dancers from the School of Fine Arts (Chorale and Dancers), he had the collaboration of teachers Cucco Peña (3 arrangements & 1 composition) & Frankie Suárez (1 arrangement).

2012, served as coordinator of the 4th Bolero Festival of Carolina, Puerto Rico, the artists invited throughout the two days of activities during the month of April were: Escuela de Bellas Artes de Carolina, Tato Díaz & Dream Team Trio, Las Divas Del Bolero: Mayra Mayra, Jaqueline Capó & Awilda, Paquito Guzmán, Carmín Vega, Orquesta de Elías Lopés, Ramoncito Rodríguez y Los Andinos, Pijuan y Los Baby Bommer Boys, Chucho Avellanet &Lissette.

In August he becomes the Musical Artistic Director of the 8th Carolina International Jazz Festival with the special participation of Arturo Sandoval.

In December, as usual, he returns to produce for Carolina the long awaited Christmas Lighting. The artists were; Ebac, Plenealo, Luis Perico Ortiz Orchestra, Ismael Miranda, Moncho Rivera, Claudio Prodigio, Henry Santiago, Henry Santiago, and many others.

Special artist Victor Manuelle

2013, after 6 years of recording absence, Maestro Luis Perico Ortiz makes one of the most ambitious and complex productions of his career, inviting a handful of friends he makes TIEMPO DE AMAR, collaborating with Luis, Ruben Blades, Andy Montañez, Alex De Castro, Jose Juan Hernandez, NG2, Victoria Sanabria, Ismael Miranda, Jose Nogueras, Danny Rivera, Prodigio Claudio, Giovanni Hidalgo, Rie Akagi and the Ernesto Ramos Antonini APPAOS Symphony Orchestra, also a battalion of the best musicians from Puerto Rico, Venezuela and Cuba, 8 recording studios (Puerto Rico, United States and Japan) represented by excellent engineers perform the recording of this epic work, composers: Luis Perico Ortiz, José Nogueras, Victoria Sanabria, Juan José Hernández, Yan Carlos Artime, Prodigio Claudio and Luciano Quiñones, arrangers: Luis Perico Ortiz, Iván Rodríguez and Luis García.

A dream come true, the sale of this epic was donated in its entirety for the benefit of children with cancer through the San Jorge Children’s Foundation. The production took nearly a year to complete.

Luis Perico Ortiz serves as coordinator of the 5th Carolina Bolero Festival in Puerto Rico.

The artists invited during the two days of activities during the month of April were: Escuela de Bellas Artes de Carolina, Máximo Torres, Iris Chacón, Lalo Rodríguez, Pete Bonet, Rafael José, Meñique and the Orquesta de Elías Lopés.

In August produces the 9th Carolina International Jazz Festival with the participation of: bEscuela De Bellas Artes de Carolina, Alex Ayala Trio,

Edwin Clemente 3D ZONE, David “Piro” Rodríguez, Justo Almario,

Luis Perico Ortiz Latin Jazz Big Band and guests.

In November he travels to Venezuela for two Jazz (Big Band) concerts as special guest of the famous Venezuelan trumpet player Yturvides Vilchez.

He returns in December to produce the Christmas 2013 Christmas Lit with the participation of EBAC, Barreto y su Plena y su Orquesta with his guests: Papo Sánchez, Pedro Brull, Domingo Quiñones and Victoria Sanabria, in addition the closing was in charge of Joseph Fonseca.

2014-2020, “Perico” continues as advisor and Artistic Director of Special Events for the municipality of Carolina.

Discography of Luis “Perico” Ortiz

My Own Image, Sello Disquero Tunstyle
Super Salsa, Sello Disquero New Generation
One Of A Kind, Sello Disquero New Generation (GOLD)
El Astro, Sello Disquero New Generation
Sabroso, Sello Disquero Perico Records #320 (GOLD)
Sabor Tropical, Sello Disquero Perico Records #330
El Isleño Sello Disquero Perico Records #340
Entre Amigos, Sello Disquero Collector Series #527
La Vida En Broma, Sello Disquero Perico Records #350
In Tradition, Sello Disquero Perico Records #360
Breaking The Rules, Sello Disquero Perico Records #370
Vuelvo Otra Vez, Sello Disquero DPI Records #400
At Valley Cottage, Sello Disquero Polystar (Japan)
The man, his trumpet and his music are back, Sello Disquero DPI Records #410
La Combinación Perfecta, Sello Disquero RMM-SONY (Artista Invitado y Arreglista) (Platinum Sales Award)
Café Con Leche Y Dos De Azúcar, Sello Disquero RMM Records & Video Lanzamiento Mayo 1996
Luis Perico Ortiz Éxitos Volumen 1, Sello Disquero Suave Instrumental # 197
Emociones, Sello Disquero Suave Instrumental # 198
Luis Perico Ortiz Éxitos Volumen 2, Sello Disquero Suave instrumental # 1982
Jamming, Sello Disquero AJ Records
Déjalo Entrar (artistas invitados, Alex De Castro, Domingo Quiñones y Roberto Lugo), Sello Disquero Suave Instrumental
Cristo Esta En Victoria, Sello Disquero Suave 2507
Tiempo De Amar (2013) Suave 6388

Luis Perico Ortiz is considered one of the most important exponents of Tropical Music worldwide.

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How to cite this article:

Ruiza, M., Fernández, T. and Tamaro, E. (2004).

Biography of Luis Perico Ortiz.

In Biografías y Vidas.

The online biographical encyclopedia. Barcelona (Spain).

Retrieved from https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/o/ortiz_luis_perico.htm

El Astro, Sello Disquero New Generation — Luis Perico Ortiz “El Astro”

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Yolanda Rivera The Lady of Salsa and the Sonera of Ponce

By: Diana Marie

Yolanda Rivera La Sonera of Ponce

Yolanda Rivera was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on June 30, 1951, she admits to listening to Cuban music since the age of 8.

Her hometown of Ponce saw the Cuban singer Celeste Mendoza’s event that triggered in the young Yolanda her desire to sing.

Naturally, with an exceptional voice, she says she never took singing lessons. In her family everyone sang, without making it a profession.

Yolanda Rivera had the opportunity to meet Quique Lucca-founder of the Ponceña who decided to recruit — in the 90’s she integrated for 3 years the Rubby Haddock Orchestra

She began her singing career in New York in 1969 as a member of Willie Rosario’s choir. Returning to Puerto Rico in 1975, she has joined the group Roberto y su Changó.

His real professional debut with the orchestra can be considered as the Terrífica. With this formation, in 1976 he recorded 33 tours: “sabor a pueblo” (int 908), where he sang the hit “mi corazón es para ti” and “Guaguancó No. 3” boleros “para que sufras” and “esta demás” on the same album “Pichie” Pérez is responsible for other pieces.

Unfortunately the episode was very brief due to disagreements within the group.

Naturally, with an exceptional voice, she says she never took singing lessons. In her family everyone sang, without making it a profession — Yolanda Rivera The Lady of Salsa

After a few months of unemployment, he had the opportunity to meet Quique Lucca-founder of the Ponceña who decided to recruit.

With them he recorded “Borinquen”, his favorite song. He stayed from 1977 to 1984, the time to record some albums and browse the scenes around the world, albums with this prestigious formation are:

“The Giant of the South” (Inca-1977-1054)

“Exploring” (inca-1978-1060);

“The orchestra of my land” (1978-inca-1064);

Compilation “Energized” (1979-1072-Inca)

“New heights (1980-inca-1074)

“Unchained force” (1980-inca-1077)

“Night Raider (1981-inca-1079)

“Determinación” (1982-inca-1080)

“Squeezing” (1983-inca-1089)

Yolanda Rivera was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on June 30, 1951 — Yolanda Rivera La Sonera of Ponce

Parallel to her career, Yolanda had to take care of her family, she will stay in Florida for five years, but not stop completely with the song, indeed it is a record with the noble strength of ensemble led by Gabino Pampini.

The return home was more difficult to revive the trade. only in the 90s she integrated for 3 years the Rubby Haddock orchestra where several records, since then she has worked regularly with Luigi Texidor .

From time to time she attended the anniversaries of the Ponceña:

Sonora Ponceña 30th anniversary golden age (inca 1992);

Sonora Ponceña 45th anniversary live: history and we continue to make, (bmg / ariola 81 167) 2000 (only appears on cd).

But she never returned because Ponceña Papo Lucca the beloved joins Luigi Texidor in his career as a soloist in the interpretation of the orchestra’s old hit.

She also participated in the album “Ray Barretto 50th Anniversary Live” where she sings “Nadie se salva de la Rumba” with Adalberto Santiago for the year 2001, a song included in the production Tremendo Trio with Celia Cruz, Ray Barretto and with Adalberto Santiago, for the year 1983 distributed by Fania Record.

"Nobody is saved from the Rumba" with Adalberto Santiago for the year 2001 — “Ray Barretto 50th Anniversary Live”

In February 2009, in Puerto Rico, Yolanda received the “Salsa Awards”, in recognition of her musical career.

That same year she participated once again in another event in La Ponceña, this time in the 55th anniversary of the Ponce giants.

The most recent musical production of the Dama de Ponce is a single titled “Yo no tengo marido” recorded in 2012.

The most recent musical production of the Dama de Ponce is a single titled "Yo no tengo esposo" recorded in 2012 — Congratulations to the Lady of Salsa Yolanda Rivera

Congratulations to the Lady of Salsa Yolanda Rivera

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The “Caballero de la salsa” delights us with his new album

North America / United States

The story of an artist

Gilberto Santa Rosa, known as “El Caballero de la salsa”, was born in 1962 in Puerto Rico.

The singer has excelled at performing romantic ballads, boleros, and salsa. His first steps in music were at a very young age. Before reaching adolescence he was already forming youth groups within the tropical genre. For about two years, he was part of the band La Grande, from the hand of greats of the genre.

Colegas is the new album of Gilberto Santa Rosa — Gilberto Santa Rosa has a new album

Elías Lopés, famous Puerto Rican trumpet player, became his teacher and tutor. At the age of 14 he traveled to New York to take his first steps in the musical field and his father entrusted him to Lopés. Santa Rosa is very pleased to have received his teachings.

“The greatest legacy for me was discipline, knowledge of the work you are doing and the challenges; He gave me musical challenges that developed the talent I had at that time, “said the salsa singer.

Gilberto participated in the “Homenaje a Eddie Palmieri” with the Puerto Rico All Star, a great opportunity for his career that was on the rise. In addition, he was in the ranks of the Willie Rosario orchestra.

First steps

In 1986, he got his first opportunity as a soloist. Combo Records allowed him to record four albums; giving it a further boost in the salsa genre. Good Vibrations (1986), Keeping Cool! (1987), De Amor y Salsa (1988) and Salsa en Movimiento (1989) were his first record works.

In 1990, he had the opportunity to change record labels. On this occasion, CBS today is known worldwide as Sony Discos. Company with which he has recorded approximately 24 albums and continues to this day.

Sony Discos trusted him and saw him succeed through the years. Punto de vista, the first production made with the label, received a gold and platinum record. The Man and His Music was quite a special production. It was held in 1995 and reflected a presentation held at Carnegie Hall in New York.

Acting is another of the roles that he has developed with great skill. In 1990, he participated in “La pareja dispareja” with Rafo Muñiz and Luis Vigoreaux, Jr.

In the 2000s he was in other theatrical pieces. He starred in the revival of “La verdadera historia de Pedro Navaja”, a musical that demanded a lot from him on a professional level; and with Cuban comedian Alexis Valdés in the play “Atrácame más”.

“Returning to the theater, this time to comedy, fills me with great enthusiasm and even more so to be able to share the stage with one of the greats of comedy in the United States and Latin America. The truth is that “Atrácame más” takes me out of my comfort zone which is music and challenges me professionally. I’m really enjoying this story and I hope people enjoy it a lot more ”, commented Gilberto Santa Rosa, about “Atrácame más”.

Gilberto Santa Rosa is one of the artists who broke paradigms in the United States and in the rest of the world. From the beginning, the Latin public did not hesitate to follow his career and, of course, attend his meetings. He also had the opportunity to travel to Japan.

He presented himself as a worthy representative of his country and surprised the audience by performing “De cara al viento” in Japanese. A feat that surprised critics due to the difficulty of the language. In addition, it was his beginning in the international market, until today he is acclaimed incessantly.

Gilberto had great acceptance and a box office record in his presentations at the First President Festival in the Dominican Republic, the Lincoln Center in New York with Andy Montañez; at the Anayansi Theater in Panama and at the Universal Studios Amphitheater in Hollywood with Olga Tañón.

The accompaniment by the Symphony Orchestra ended up catapulting him among his followers. They considered it an unprecedented presentation and brimming with talent. It was presented under this format in the United States and broke box office records at the Teresa Carreño Theater in Caracas, Venezuela.

Expresión, 1999

It was one of his most popular albums. The album marked the singer’s career as it was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award, for Best Salsa Album, in its first installment. “Que alguien me diga”, original Omar Alfanno, Panamanian composer positioned him for several weeks on the Billboard. The production featured 13 songs with a total of 55 minutes in length.

The album had great renown in the Central American market, giving it a gold record for sales. In addition, he was chosen by the National Foundation for Popular Culture among the most outstanding of the year 1999.

Gilberto, continued to count successes and praise the work of the greats in the industry. He made several tributes such as the concert “Viva Rodríguez” in tribute to Tito Rodríguez; Tribute that the Orquesta Estrellas de la Fania, to Don Tite Curet Alonso and La Guarachera, Celia Cruz, in New York.

40 … y contando, it was released in 2019. It was a live album, with which he commemorated his 40-year career. The idea was born from his concert at the Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico. 40… y contando it ranked second in sales of Tropical Albums in the United States and first in sales in Puerto Rico.

The Puerto Rican celebrated his 2020 birthday with the launch of a new collectible album.

Colegas, 2020

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In this work, he had sixteen collaborations, bringing together “colegas” known to the audience. The first single is “La Familia”, a duet with the singer Tito Nieves, a Puerto Rican recognized within the genre as well as: Tito Rojas, Luisito Carrion, Pirulo, Nino Segarra, Choco Orta, Jose Alberto “El Canario”, Isaac Delgado and Juan Jose Hernandez.

The arrangements are attributed to Ocana Sordi, (El Guateque De Chombo), James Hernandez (La Fonda De Bienvenido), Jose Madera (Bailadores), Rene Gonzalez (Estoy como nunca), Dino Nugent (Apaga la luz), Ricky Gonzalez (Vamos A Bailar El Son, Eque Tumba), Manolito Rodriguez (Medley Boleros), Marty Sheller (Ban Ban Quere, Caminalo), Ramon Sanchez (Que se sepa), Javier Fernández (Masacote, Tremendo Coco), Louis García (Por la Calle Del Medio , Isidro Infante (El Mejor Sonero, Mario Ague, Sonerito),

Singing with Tito Nieves was a pleasure for him because they share a friendship relationship:

“Tito and I have a friendship that transcends the stage and the day to day. He is my dear brother. His sense of humor is incredible. With him everything is very easy. In fact, it only took 45 minutes for us to have the song ready”, said the salsa singer.

Santa Rosa wanted this album to be a very special tribute to his companions of so many years. He looked for the numbers to fit in some way with the relationship with each colleague.

The 58-year-old singer is a winner of a Grammy and five Latin Grammys. He is in his best moment and it appeared that “Colegas” could have a continuation.

“These things excite me and motivate me to do a second part, because other “colegas” were left out,” he said.

Will it be the beginning of your new musical project? We’ll see!

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Edwin “El Calvito” Reyes. From combat to Beats

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After participating in the largest military coalition in the history of the United States, Edwin “El Calvito” Reyes has shown that the phrase “If you dream that you can achieve it” is totally true. Dreams are achievable with perseverance, dedication and talent, qualities that this dreamy Sonero has, who will launch his record label soon for all Salseros lovers who support the new blood of the Salsa.

Edwin was born in Trujillo Alto (Puerto Rico) in 1974 and when he was 19 years old, he began his artistic career, playing and doing concerts of Plena (Folkloric Puerto Rican Music) in his hometown. Five years later “El Calvito” Reyes enlisted in the US Army in order to give a better future to his family, after a terrible work accident in his previous job (He was an Electrician).

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During this year of change (1997) Edwin had his first opportunity in front of the American public as vocalist leader in a consolidated orchestra in these lands, “Papo salsa and his Tumbao” in Fort Stewart Army Post, GA, thanks to the expert eyes of Víctor Paris and Mr. Godreau, “Papo Salsa”.

From March 2003 to 2007, Edwin “El Calvito” Reyes went to combat four times in Iraq and once fought in Afghanistan, but he always felt the need to help relieve the stress of all the soldiers who were in those circumstances like him. In this way he created Saturdays of Salsa in combat for which he received help in the first instance from an U.S. civilian specialist in communications, Mr. Pérez, who contributed a large part of the necessary sound equipment to carry out this incredible idea at the beginning.

Later, Edwin with his percussionist and DJ skills in 2005 returns to Iraq but this time better prepared to carry out the Saturdays of Salsa parties during the fight. During this year he had his first performance in front of a crowd of soldiers and civilians accompanied by an orchestra of 14 musicians live, among which were: the Puerto Rican and master pianist José Pomales, Willie Báez, Julio De La Rosa, and Javier Solivan, among others …

Everyone playing outdoors in the main dining room at Camp Liberty where the stage was. From this success, the band continued its touches until 2007 in this warlike country with an orchestra of more than 15 pieces: Piano, Bass, Trumpets, Trombones, Tenor Sax, Conga, Timbale, Bongo / Bell, Drums, Vocalists and a sound master, with which this wonderful orchestra made a total of 25 presentations. “We were flown like true artist, in helicopters from one base to another, to just perform and then return back to our original base… Playing at Saddam’s Palace (a true palace made of concrete and marble) was the highlight. Also, at Camp Slayer where the biggest dancing crew gathered was an adrenaline rush for us… All with the help of great people who really felt like I felt; boost our own moral in combat!” told us Edwin.

In parallel to his military career, “El Calvito” Reyes participated in the Latin Music Orchestra in the city of Savannah, GA, “Ron con Anís” by the dead musician David Mercado and of which in 2006 he would be its owner under the new name “Orquesta con Clase” reaching objectives such as: leading the Latin American Services Organization (LASO) Festival in Savannah with more than 6,000 attendees; They were the “Guests of Honor” for the Fiesta Atlanta Festival at the Olympic Centennial Park in Atlanta, Georgia, performing in front of 10,000 people. Also, they served as the backup band for: Salsa Legend, Larry Harlow, the 2011 Hotalanta Salsa Congress, and many more.

In 2011 he is part of a selection of elite musicians of the U.S. Army to form a Latin music band called “One & Only” idea of creation by The Army Marketing & Research Group (AMRG) and carried out by the musicians Carlos Negrón and Albert Sánchez. This band, similar to U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors sang Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and other Latin rhythms for the entertainment of their audience. During his tenure in this band he performed at the annual conventions of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), which is the largest nonprofit organization in America. He helped many Latinos obtain millionaire scholarships, he was master of ceremonies on three occasions contributing with his knowledge on “The importance to stay positive and reach that goal” and “How the army life will impact your life”.

From 2012 to 2016, he was the Official in charge of the Ensemble. He achieved the inclusion of more musicians to the group including female talent. He had the privilege of meeting political figures such as Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton and Ricky Rosello (current Puerto Rico’s Governor), as well as acting in front of world-renowned stars such as: his idol Gilberto Santa Rosa, Olga Tañón, Tito Nieves, Jennifer Lopez, and many luminaries of the country’s Hispanic television.

Edwin “El Calvito” Reyes, leader, visionary and humble was also the host of a radio show called “My Salsa Show” in WHCJ 90.3fm at Savannah State University. From there derives his nickname “El Calvito”, thanks to one of his fellow broadcasters of the station and since then he is known as Edwin “El Calvito” Reyes by all his fans.

“ … I play Timbales, Conga, Bongo, Bata, Campana and all minor percussion… I ask not to be considered a master percussionist, as I’m learning the craft of all, but so far I have mastered the playing and singing simultaneously.”

This Sonero, percussionist has composed several songs and has made numerous covers. “You are My Wife” (2016) with arrangements by Castor Ugarte was his first composition with lyrics inspired by his wife.

His most recent single “Mi Tierra Querida”, al Son de Bolero, (2018) showed that doing what he loves has been one of his best keys to his resounding ascent in this career. This composition of the “Virtuoso de la Salsa” Rey Torcat with arrangements of the same Edwin with Eric Maldonado (Owner and Master Engineer at Paris Recording Studios, Tampa, FL) and on the piano, Adam Perez, has been a symbol of hope for all Puerto Rican emigrants based in the U.S. “Mi Tierra Querida” was awarded by the Akademia Music Award for Best Song back in April 2018.

“Mi Ritmo se llama Zalsa” is a theme that he launched this year and invites the dancers to perform their best steps on the track with its fast paced. Lyric by Rey Torcat, produced by Eric Maldonado, and with the participation of: Archie Pereira (piano), Kevin Pagan (Bass), Luis Chafalote (trumpets), José León (trombones) and Ricardo Rodríguez (saxophone Bari). This song currently ranks # 1 in Salsa Tune in Barcelona, Spain, based on the Record Pool of “Gussi DJ” on Tune in Radio.

“Soneros de Sangre Nueva” is another song of his authorship and the third that works in conjunction with Rey Torcat. In this single they share together the interpreters: Josean Rivera “El Nuevo Amolador”, Edwin Lebron “Xtraordinario”, Nandy “El Sinsonte” (Conquistador Del Elemento) and Gumbay Navedo (Carmen Sol). Also, the musicians of great trajectory, such as: Banny Maldonado, Grammy Winner, (Timbales), Edwin “Pirulo” Reyes (Congas) and Kokoand Take (Bongo / Bell) and in the choirs the Lead vocalist of the legendary CORPORACION LATINA, Edgardo “Bambino” Otero participated in this hit. Similar to his two previous unreleased tracks “Mi Tierra Querida” and “Mi Ritmo se llama Zalsa”, “Soneros de Sangre Nueva” has had a great acceptance and support from the public knowledgeable appreciative about the new Salsa representation worldwide.

The covers “Ya te Olvide” (2017) original song by the successful Mexican singer Marco Antonio Solis, recorded in the state of Kansas with arrangements by Carlos Ugarte and “RAN KAN KAN. Just for the King”(2009), tribute to Tito Puente under the production of one of the best percussionists, David Lugo with different choirs, Xilofono or Marimba, Trombones, and solos by Conga and Timbal, have screened” El Calvito “Reyes at the top of the most outstanding relief Soneros Salseros today.

Edwin “El Calvito” Reyes performing at the concert

With 25 years of musical experience and more than 10,000 presentations around the world, Edwin has stepped on the best stages including the World Peace Festival at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul (South Korea) in front of 82,000 people. He also had appearances in more than 20 Salsa Social events in many clubs throughout the peninsula, participated in the Salsa Beach Festival in Pusan and in two Asia Salsa Congreses with the master trombonist’s band, Greg Peña.

“Salsa is my therapy,

Edwin, who currently resides in Palm Coast, Florida, and after 22 years of service in the U.S. Navy and retired as Chief Warrant Officer, is preparing his debut album to be released in 2019 and doesn’t discard in the future to continue working on behalf of Hispanic communities around the world as a motivational coach, always bringing optimism and hope for a better future for the Latins.

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Ángel Luis Canales is a renowned Puerto Rican singer and composer known as “El Diferente” (The Different One) for his particular and irreverent style

Angel Canales was born on June 29, 1950, in Santurce, Puerto Rico.

During his childhood, around the age of 8 or 10, he moved with his family to New York City, where he lived in East Harlem (Upper Manhattan). Musical influences indicate that from a young age, he was strongly influenced by the music of Cortijo y su Combo and Ismael Rivera.

Before or concurrently with his musical career, he worked in the jewelry business; he was a messenger and later learned to cut and polish diamonds, a skill that allowed him to self-finance his musical career and pay high salaries to his musicians.

Ángel Luis Canales is a renowned Puerto Rican singer and songwriter known as El Diferente for his unique and irreverent style.

Musical Career

His Beginnings: He started as a timbalero in Ray Jay’s orchestra, where he debuted as a singer, replacing the lead vocalist.

His first album (1970), titled “Brujería,” was released in 1970 and recorded under the Alegre Records label, with musical direction by Mark Dimond. Hits from this production include “El Barrio,” “Yo No Tengo Pena,” and the title track.

Notable Hits: Among his most popular songs are: “Nostalgia,” “Sol de Mi Vida,” “Perico Macoña,” “Lejos de Ti,” “Hace Tiempo,” “El Cantante y la Orquesta,” “Sabor de los Rumberos Nuevos,” “Bomba Carambomba,” and his celebrated rendition of the bolero “Dos Gardenias.”

His Unique Style is recognized for its unorthodox approach and distinctive vocal timbre, which earned him the nickname “El Diferente” (The Different One).

He was a highly independent artist who self-financed his albums and founded his own record label, Celanac Records.

Tours and Retirement

International Tours: He toured internationally, visiting countries such as Panama (his first), Venezuela (where he performed at the Poliedro de Caracas in 1982), Colombia, and Peru. It is said that he never performed with his orchestra in his native Puerto Rico.

He retired in the late 1990s, deciding to leave the stage.

Currently, he is reportedly battling Parkinson’s disease, which has limited him and led him to choose silence and retirement, although he occasionally attends private events. He is currently 75 years old.

Àngel Luis Canales, y el pianista, compositor y arreglista Gilberto el pulpo Colòn

50 Years Since the Launch of “Sabor” (1975)

The Album: The album titled “Sabor” by Angel Canales was released under the Alegre Records label in 1975.

Only a boricua (Puerto Rican) who has been absent from their homeland knows what it’s like to be away from Puerto Rico when winter arrives in New York City. Or when you’re inside a taxi or walking the congested streets of the Bronx or the Latino barrio, and all you see around you are skyscrapers and more skyscrapers. The anxiety and sense of helplessness that overwhelm your spirit in the concrete jungle can only be calmed by memories.

50 years ago, on Monday, November 10, 1975, the unique voice of Puerto Rican singer Ángel Luis Canales consoled the thousands of boricuas oppressed by nostalgia with his composition “Lejos De Ti” (Far From You). It was a confession and affirmation of his Puerto Rican identity, in which he asserts that his love for his homeland will never die, even though he was raised in New York.

The song is a guaguancó with lyrics that evoke images of old San Juan, Villa Palmeras and its rich bomba heritage, Boca de Cangrejos, fried fritters on the grill, and the river that crosses through the old Ancón de Loíza Aldea, where his grandmother lived. “Lejos De Ti” remains the most remembered track from “Sabor,” an album produced by Joe Cain, recorded in late 1974, and released by Alegre Records on Monday, November 10, 1975.

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This album is considered one of the best salsa releases of the 1970s.

Canales’ Style: Canales favored a different style of interpreting Afro-Caribbean rhythms, combining elements from Héctor Lavoe, Ismael Rivera, Vicentico Valdés, and Paquito Pérez (the singer of the Orquesta Zodiac of Loíza). He extended the melodies with his nasal voice, challenging the poetry of the montunos, but going off-key and mispronouncing some words. His diction was far from perfect.

Production: The architect of Canales’ success was Colombian pianist Edy Martínez, who arranged seven of the eight tracks on this session, from cut #2 to #8. Due to a prior commitment with Mongo Santamaría’s band, he left his compatriot José Madrid in charge of the piano performance on this record.

Under Martínez’s direction, Canales embraced fame. “Sabor” was his second album between 1970 and 1971, he had recorded the “Brujería” session with pianist Mark Alexander “Markolino” Dimond, who founded Conjunto Sabor after spending several years with Willie Colón’s band.

Canales reappeared four years later with the Orquesta Sabor los Rumberos Nuevos with an arrangement by Louie Cruz. That same year, 1975, Larry Harlow produced Mark Dimond’s classic “Beethoven’s V” featuring vocalists Frankie Dante and Chivirico Dávila. “Sabor” was a huge hit.

Tours and Artistic Choices: The singer toured Europe, the United States, and South America, where Colombians, Panamanians, and Peruvians remember him fondly to this day, despite health issues forcing him to retire from the stage.

During the golden age of salsa, singers were expected to master all genres, and boleros were no exception. His vocalization on “La Hiedra” (a track written by Saverio Saratini and Vincenzo D’Acquisto) and “No Te Acostumbres” (a track belonging to Doris Aghian’s catalog) is notable for its theatricality, a trick Canales employed to mask the limitations of his voice.

Salsa dancers who thrive on piano, trombone, and percussion solos will be delighted with “Sabor Los Rumberos Nuevos,” “Sol De Mi Vida” (dedicated to his wife Brunilda), “El Cantante y La Orquesta,” and the hit “Hace Tiempo” (with its memorable chorus: ay, ay, ay, no me hagas padecer así – oh, oh, oh, don’t make me suffer like this).

Legacy: Before becoming a professional singer, Canales worked as a jeweler. A look at the covers of his first two albums is enough to conclude that he was a pioneer in the use of bling-bling in salsa. As a composer, Canales was a solid chronicler of barrio life. The story told in “Perico Macoña” is a good example: a man who smokes a joint and loses all self-control, insulting his own friends with his abrupt comments.

The re-issue of “Sabor” is a fitting tribute to the memory of the late Joe Cain.

Credits

Trombone: Juan Torres, Ricardo Montañez
Trumpet: Tom Malone
Baritone Saxophone, Flute: Emérito Benítez
Piano: José Madrid
Bass: Eddie Testo
Congas: Antonio Tapia
Timbales: Gadier Quiñones
Bongo: Aldemaro Luis Rivera
Producer: Joe Cain
Musical Director: Juan Torres
Recorded at: LE Studio NYC, December 1974
Engineer: Sandy Sina
Arrangements: Edy Martínez (except “Sabor Los Rumberos Nuevos” by Louie Cruz)

Torres, Montañez, Tapia, and Quiñones had previously collaborated with Canales on Markolino Dimond’s “Brujería” album.

Collaboration:

Angel Canales «El Diferente» recibiendo la produccion de Danilo Cajiao Titulada»Mi Perdicion» año 2020

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