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Musician

Roberto Roena

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The veterans of salsa form a brotherhood that has been characterized by wooing young talent from other bands. Such was the case with Roberto Roena, who early in his musical career joined the band Cortijo and His Combo, brought on by the departure of the group’s lead singer, Ismael Rivera. With the band, Roberto became known for his stage presence and showmanship, dressing his performances up with innovative and eccentric choreography and dances.

This musical escapade lasted for seven years, during which he performed on the biggest stages of Europe and the Americas. Later, Roberto joined the group “Gran Combo de Puerto Rico,” a famous musical institution that earned power and prestige

Album

Roberto Roena Y Su Apollo Sound

Label: Craft Recordings
Released: 2024
Track listing: Tu Loco Loco, Y Yo Tranquilo; Sing A Simple Song; Consolación; Soñando Con Puerto Rico El Escapulario; El Sordo; El Pato De La Bahía; El Barrio Sin Guapo; Han Pasado Algunos Días; Spinning Wheel.

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Article: Album Review

Roberto Roena: Roberto Roena Y Su Apollo Sound

Read "Roberto Roena Y Su Apollo Sound" reviewed by Richard J Salvucci


Mention Roberto Roena to any fan of Latin music, and salsa royalty is on the menu. This pioneering band, literally in the works as Neil Armstrong took Apollo 11 to the moon in the summer of 1969, took its name from the space program and is rightly considered a classic of the mixed genre--jazz, funk, rock, ...


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