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Joe Cuba
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Born "Gilberto Miguel Calderón" in New York City, Cuba's parents moved from Puerto Rico to New York City in the late 1920s a… read moreBorn "Gilberto Miguel Calderón" in New York City, Cuba's parents moved from Puerto Rico to New York City in the late 1920s and settled in Spanish Harlem, a Latino community located in Manhattan. Cuba was raised in an apart… read moreBorn "Gilberto Miguel Calderón" in New York City, Cuba's parents moved from Puerto Rico to New York City in the late 1920s and settled in Spanish Harlem, a Latino community located in Manhattan. Cuba was raised in an apartment building where his father had become the owner of a can… read more -
Joe Arroyo
173,118 listeners
Álvaro José Arroyo González (also known as "Joe Arroyo" or "El Joe") was a Colombian salsa and tropical music singer an… read moreÁlvaro José Arroyo González (also known as "Joe Arroyo" or "El Joe") was a Colombian salsa and tropical music singer and songwriter. Joe Arroyo was born in Cartagena. At the age of ten he was already singing in one of… read moreÁlvaro José Arroyo González (also known as "Joe Arroyo" or "El Joe") was a Colombian salsa and tropical music singer and songwriter. Joe Arroyo was born in Cartagena. At the age of ten he was already singing in one of Cartagenas' popular music halls. His father had 40 son… read more -
Dimension Latina
100,380 listeners
The Dimensión Latina, one of the most talented Salsa band of all times, was founded on March 15, 1972 in Caracas, Venezuela, by six great m… read moreThe Dimensión Latina, one of the most talented Salsa band of all times, was founded on March 15, 1972 in Caracas, Venezuela, by six great musicians: Jose "Joseíto" Rodriguez (musical director and timbal player), pianist Jesus N… read moreThe Dimensión Latina, one of the most talented Salsa band of all times, was founded on March 15, 1972 in Caracas, Venezuela, by six great musicians: Jose "Joseíto" Rodriguez (musical director and timbal player), pianist Jesus Narvaez, trombonists César "Albóndiga" Monjes and J… read more -
Frankie Ruiz
176,504 listeners
Born Jose Antonio Torresola Ruiz, he was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey. His parents moved from Puerto Rico to the United States i… read moreBorn Jose Antonio Torresola Ruiz, he was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey. His parents moved from Puerto Rico to the United States in search of a better way of life. In Paterson, Ruiz received his primary and secondary education. … read moreBorn Jose Antonio Torresola Ruiz, he was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey. His parents moved from Puerto Rico to the United States in search of a better way of life. In Paterson, Ruiz received his primary and secondary education. As a child he enjoyed singing to the tunes of salsa and as a… read more -
Johnny Pacheco
92,654 listeners
Johnny Pacheco (March 25,1935 - February 15, 2021) was a Dominican-American musician, arranger, composer, bandleader, and record producer. … read moreJohnny Pacheco (March 25,1935 - February 15, 2021) was a Dominican-American musician, arranger, composer, bandleader, and record producer. He became one of the leading exponents of a new dance in the late 1950s called the pachanga, a ble… read moreJohnny Pacheco (March 25,1935 - February 15, 2021) was a Dominican-American musician, arranger, composer, bandleader, and record producer. He became one of the leading exponents of a new dance in the late 1950s called the pachanga, a blend of Cuban rhythms and merengue, which propelled him to wor… read more -
Fania All Stars
77,573 listeners
The Fania All-Stars was an illustrious and widely distinguished musical ensemble established in 1968 by composer Johnny Pacheco as a showca… read moreThe Fania All-Stars was an illustrious and widely distinguished musical ensemble established in 1968 by composer Johnny Pacheco as a showcase for the leading musicians and singers of the record label Fania Records, the leading salsa reco… read moreThe Fania All-Stars was an illustrious and widely distinguished musical ensemble established in 1968 by composer Johnny Pacheco as a showcase for the leading musicians and singers of the record label Fania Records, the leading salsa record company of the time. In 1964, Fania Records was founded i… read more -
Tito Rojas
85,864 listeners
Known as: "El Gallo de la Salsa". (The Rooster) (born June 14, 1955) is a salsa singer and bandleader. Rojas's music career … read moreKnown as: "El Gallo de la Salsa". (The Rooster) (born June 14, 1955) is a salsa singer and bandleader. Rojas's music career began in 1975 when he auditioned with Pedro Conga and his International Orchestra and was hired as… read moreKnown as: "El Gallo de la Salsa". (The Rooster) (born June 14, 1955) is a salsa singer and bandleader. Rojas's music career began in 1975 when he auditioned with Pedro Conga and his International Orchestra and was hired as a singer. After a short period of time, he left the band an… read more -
Tommy Olivencia
38,625 listeners
Early years Ángel Tomás "Tommy" Olivencia Pagán was born in the Villa Palmeras section of Santurce, Puerto Rico. His family moved… read moreEarly years Ángel Tomás "Tommy" Olivencia Pagán was born in the Villa Palmeras section of Santurce, Puerto Rico. His family moved to the city of Arecibo when he was just a child. He received his primary and secondary education … read moreEarly years Ángel Tomás "Tommy" Olivencia Pagán was born in the Villa Palmeras section of Santurce, Puerto Rico. His family moved to the city of Arecibo when he was just a child. He received his primary and secondary education in Arecibo. As a young man, he became fascinated with the tr… read more -
Rolando Laserie
26,283 listeners
Rolando Laserie (*Matas, Cuba, 27 August 1923 - †Coral Gables, Florida, USA, 22 November 1998) was a famous Cuban singer whose repertoire c… read moreRolando Laserie (*Matas, Cuba, 27 August 1923 - †Coral Gables, Florida, USA, 22 November 1998) was a famous Cuban singer whose repertoire consisted of boleros, guarachas and cuban son for the most part. He is famous for his introduction … read moreRolando Laserie (*Matas, Cuba, 27 August 1923 - †Coral Gables, Florida, USA, 22 November 1998) was a famous Cuban singer whose repertoire consisted of boleros, guarachas and cuban son for the most part. He is famous for his introduction of Cuban colloquialisms into a scene dominated by artists st… read more -
Gilberto Santa Rosa
209,640 listeners
Gilberto Santa Rosa was born on 21 August 1962, in Puerto Rico and today is known as "El Caballero de la Salsa" (the gentleman of… read moreGilberto Santa Rosa was born on 21 August 1962, in Puerto Rico and today is known as "El Caballero de la Salsa" (the gentleman of salsa). In 1976 he started with a group of amateurs in Puerto Rico, and his first recording was w… read moreGilberto Santa Rosa was born on 21 August 1962, in Puerto Rico and today is known as "El Caballero de la Salsa" (the gentleman of salsa). In 1976 he started with a group of amateurs in Puerto Rico, and his first recording was with the Mario Ortiz Orchestra. He then moved on to Orquesta … read more