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Ismael Rivera

Ismael Rivera was blessed with a gloriously husky voice, and dubbed "El Sonero Mayor" (The Greatest Latin Singer).
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Album Highlights

  • Danger Do Not Trespass
    Cortijo y Su Combo /
    Danger Do Not Trespass
  • Fiesta Boricua
    Cortijo / Ismael Rivera
    Fiesta Boricua
  • Lo Último en la Avenida
    Ismael Rivera / Kako / …Kak …
    Lo Último en la Avenida …
  • Quitate de la Via Perico
    Cortijo / Cortijo y Su … / Ismael Riv …
    Quitate de la Via Peric …
  • Con Todos los Hierro
    Cortijo / Ismael Rivera
    Con Todos los Hierro
  • Sonero Numero 1
    Ismael Rivera
    Sonero Numero 1
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Artists Moods

  • Boisterous
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  • Spicy
  • Energetic
  • Aggressive
  • Carefree
  • Exuberant
  • Fiery
  • Fun
  • Passionate
  • Playful
  • Summery
  • Visceral
  • Warm
  • Celebratory
  • Cheerful
  • Earthy
  • Freewheeling
  • Irreverent
  • Joyous
  • Lively
  • Organic

Ismael Rivera - Artist Details

Active

1940s - 1980s

Born

October 5, 1931 in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Died

May 13, 1987 in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Genre

Latin Jazz

Styles

New York Salsa Salsa Global Jazz Latin Jazz Latin Soul Puerto Rican Traditions Tropical

Also Known As

El Sonero Mayor
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