Héctor Lavoe, born Héctor Juan Pérez Martínez on September 30, 1946, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, was a renowned salsa singer who became an iconic figure in Latin music. Lavoe's career took off in the 1960s when he moved to New York City and joined Willie Colón's band as the lead vocalist. Together, they produced several hit albums that blended traditional Puerto Rican music with contemporary salsa, helping to define the N
... MeerHéctor Lavoe, born Héctor Juan Pérez Martínez on September 30, 1946, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, was a renowned salsa singer who became an iconic figure in Latin music. Lavoe's career took off in the 1960s when he moved to New York City and joined Willie Colón's band as the lead vocalist. Together, they produced several hit albums that blended traditional Puerto Rican music with contemporary salsa, helping to define the New York salsa sound.
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