Ismael Rivera
Deeply rooted in the musical tradition of bomba and plena of his native Puerto
Rico and son cubano, Ismael Rivera (born on October 5, 1931), also known as
Maelo or El Sonero Mayor, went on to become one of the most beloved salsa
singers in the history of Puerto Rican music, to the point where the island’s
government declared the anniversary of his birth “Ismael Rivera Day” in 2001.
The first of five siblings, Rivera developed a passion for music while still a
young child, singing and playing make-believe percussion with cans and sticks.
During his teenage years, he worked full ti...
Soy FelizIsmael Rivera
BilongoFania All-Stars, Ismael Rivera, Luis "Perico" Ortíz and Roberto Roena
VolareIsmael Rivera and Cortijo y Su Combo
Me Tienes LocoIsmael Rivera
Mi Negrita Me EsperaIsmael Rivera
VolareCortijo and Ismael Rivera
Soy FelizIsmael Rivera
Greatest Hits
3:12
BilongoFania All-Stars, Ismael Rivera, Luis "Perico" Ortíz and Roberto Roena
Latin Connection
5:47
VolareIsmael Rivera and Cortijo y Su Combo
Traigo De Todo
3:11
Me Tienes LocoIsmael Rivera
"Maelo" El Sonero Mayor"
4:09
Mi Negrita Me EsperaIsmael Rivera
Lo Ultimo En La Avenida
3:19
VolareCortijo and Ismael Rivera
La Epoca De Oro Vol. 2
3:42
