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Willie Colón
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Ismael Rivera
89,300 listeners
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Rubén Blades
169,410 listeners
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Frankie Ruiz
178,114 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 -
El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico
167,759 listeners
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Grupo Niche
200,560 listeners
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Dimension Latina
102,535 listeners
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Eddie Santiago
170,129 listeners
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Ray Barretto
203,445 listeners
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Joe Arroyo
174,055 listeners
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