Results for "Hector Lavoe"

Héctor Lavoe

Born: September 30, 1946

Héctor Lavoe, whose full name was Héctor Juan Pérez Martínez, was a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter. He was born on September 30, 1946, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and passed away on June 29, 1993, in New York City, United States.

Lavoe is considered one of the most influential salsa singers of all time. He rose to fame as the lead vocalist for the Fania All-Stars and became a central figure in the salsa movement during the 1970s. Lavoe's powerful and soulful voice, combined with his charismatic stage presence, captivated audiences around the world.

¡Que Sentimiento!

By Héctor Lavoe

Label: Fania / Craft Recordings
Released: 2026
Track listing: Amor Soñado (Remastered 2026); Lo Dejé Llorando (Remastered 2026); Juventud (Remastered 2026); Yo 'Ta Cansa (Remastered 2026); Soy Vagabundo (Remastered 2026); Él Son (Remastered 2026); Seguiré Mi Viaje (Remastered 2026);No Hay Quién Te Aguante (Remastered 2026).

Cosa Nuestra

By Willie Colon

Label: Fania
Released: 2026
Track listing: Ché ché coleé; No me llores más; Ausencia; Te conozco; Juana Peña; Sonero Mayor; Sangrigorda; Tú No Puedes Conmigo.

Miguel Zenon: Vanguardia Subterránea: Live at The Village Vanguard

by Doug Collette
August 18, 2025

Suffused with shadows as is the cover photo of Vanguardia Subterranea, it is a perfectly appropriate match for the title of the Miguel Zenon Quartet's first live album. Released in celebration of the ensemble's 20th anniversary, both the image and the music favorably hearken to the displays of healthy improvisational jazz behind graphic designs for vintage ...

Caelan Cardello, Chris Potter, YUCHTET, Azymuth and more

by Andy Crowther
July 18, 2025

Stunning forthcoming music from young pianist Caelan Cardello, a 16 minute live version of “500 Miles High" from Chris Potter and gang, Azymuth covering their own classic plus more Brazilian legends in the mix. Playlist YUCHTET “Song Of Hope" from Earworm (Future Imperfect) 00:00 Sam Dillon “Softly As In A Morning Sunrise" from My ...

De Ti Depende

By Héctor Lavoe

Label: Craft Recordings
Released: 2024

Wanted: for the Big Break: La Gran Fuga

By Willie Colon

Label: Fania
Released: 2024
Track listing: Ghana'e; Pa'Colombia; No Cambiaré; Sigue Feliz; Barrunto; Abuelita; Panameña; Canción Para Mi Suegra.

Craft Latino: Tito Puente; Willie Colon and Hector Lavoe

by C. Andrew Hovan
January 3, 2024

One of the major benefits of the current vinyl renaissance is the availability of albums long forgotten, but in vital need of renewed attention. Concord Record's Craft imprimatur has been at the forefront in terms of releases that benefit from excellent sound and quality control. Especially fortuitous have been the reissues from the Latin music holdings ...

Vigilante

By Willie Colon

Label: Fania
Released: 2023
Track listing: Triste y Vacía; Vigilante; Juanito Alimaña; Pasé la Noche Fumando.

Héctor Lavoe: La Voz

by Rob Garratt
June 24, 2023

Craft Recordings have been on a roll of late, following 2021's excellently presented Ornette Coleman boxset, Genesis of Genius, with 2023's Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds series and imminent Sonny Rollins set Go West!: The Contemporary Records Albums. So it is only natural that jazz-inclined audiophiles will start turning their attention to what other treasures the LA-based ...