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Frankie Ruíz
5,084 listeners
Frankie Ruiz (March 10, 1958-August 9, 1998 born in Paterson, New Jersey) was a well known singer of salsa music. Ruiz, whose birth name wa… read moreFrankie Ruiz (March 10, 1958-August 9, 1998 born in Paterson, New Jersey) was a well known singer of salsa music. Ruiz, whose birth name was Jose Antonio Torresola Ruiz, was born and raised in New Jersey. His parents moved from Puerto Ri… read moreFrankie Ruiz (March 10, 1958-August 9, 1998 born in Paterson, New Jersey) was a well known singer of salsa music. Ruiz, whose birth name was Jose Antonio Torresola Ruiz, was born and raised in New Jersey. His parents moved from Puerto Rico to the United States in search of a better way of life. I… read more -
Tito Rojas
86,410 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
38,847 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 -
Eddie Santiago
171,376 listeners
Eddie Santiago (born August 18, 1955) is a salsa singer from Puerto Rico. At a young age, Eddie demonstrated great love and talent for sals… read moreEddie Santiago (born August 18, 1955) is a salsa singer from Puerto Rico. At a young age, Eddie demonstrated great love and talent for salsa music. He performed with several groups, including Generación 2000, Orquesta La Potente, Orquest… read moreEddie Santiago (born August 18, 1955) is a salsa singer from Puerto Rico. At a young age, Eddie demonstrated great love and talent for salsa music. He performed with several groups, including Generación 2000, Orquesta La Potente, Orquesta Opus, and the Orquesta Saragüey. Santiago's career to… read more -
Rey Ruiz
106,808 listeners
Rey Ruiz (born June 21, 1966 in Havana, Cuba) is a well known salsa singer from Cuba. Ruiz reached international fame across Latin America,… read moreRey Ruiz (born June 21, 1966 in Havana, Cuba) is a well known salsa singer from Cuba. Ruiz reached international fame across Latin America, Europe and among Hispanic music fans in the United States.Rey Ruiz demonstrated an interest in be… read moreRey Ruiz (born June 21, 1966 in Havana, Cuba) is a well known salsa singer from Cuba. Ruiz reached international fame across Latin America, Europe and among Hispanic music fans in the United States.Rey Ruiz demonstrated an interest in becoming a salsa singer since he was a small child. Aside from… read more -
Luis Enrique
160,031 listeners
Nicaraguan salsa vocalist Luis Enrique was one of Latin music's first pioneers of the romantic "salsa sensual" style. Approa… read moreNicaraguan salsa vocalist Luis Enrique was one of Latin music's first pioneers of the romantic "salsa sensual" style. Approaching an otherwise aggressive and bright musical style with a smoother, more emotive sensibility, … read moreNicaraguan salsa vocalist Luis Enrique was one of Latin music's first pioneers of the romantic "salsa sensual" style. Approaching an otherwise aggressive and bright musical style with a smoother, more emotive sensibility, Enrique laid the groundwork for salsa and Latin pop artists … read more -
Gilberto Santa Rosa
210,872 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 -
Tony Vega
57,458 listeners
Fecha de nacimiento: 13 de julio de 1957 Lugar: Salinas, Puerto Rico Una de las figuras más populares de la salsa contemporánea, Tony Vega … read moreFecha de nacimiento: 13 de julio de 1957 Lugar: Salinas, Puerto Rico Una de las figuras más populares de la salsa contemporánea, Tony Vega ha estado expuesto a la música desde sus años de infancia. Primero recibiendo la influencia del gé… read moreFecha de nacimiento: 13 de julio de 1957 Lugar: Salinas, Puerto Rico Una de las figuras más populares de la salsa contemporánea, Tony Vega ha estado expuesto a la música desde sus años de infancia. Primero recibiendo la influencia del género de tierra adentro a través de miembros de su familia de… read more -
Frankie Ruiz
179,473 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 -
Jerry Rivera
200,523 listeners
Geraldo Rivera Rodriguez was born on July 31, 1973. Jerry is originally from Humacao, Puerto Rico, but he grew up in Levittown, near Toa Ba… read moreGeraldo Rivera Rodriguez was born on July 31, 1973. Jerry is originally from Humacao, Puerto Rico, but he grew up in Levittown, near Toa Baja on the central northern coast of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. Siblings include Saned, … read moreGeraldo Rivera Rodriguez was born on July 31, 1973. Jerry is originally from Humacao, Puerto Rico, but he grew up in Levittown, near Toa Baja on the central northern coast of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. Siblings include Saned, Edwin, Ito, and José, who all have careers in salsa (one of … read more