Roberto Torres
Roberto Torres (born 10 February 1938) is a Cuban singer, percussionist, bandleader and producer. In 1979, he founded two record labels, Guajiro Records and its subsidiary, SAR, both devoted to Cuban music. His biggest hit was a cover version of Simón Díaz's "Caballo Viejo".
Roberto Torres
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- Name
- Roberto Torres
- Born
- 10 February 1938
- Birthplace
- Güines, Cuba
- Occupation
- Musician, producer, record executive
- Nationality
- Cuba.
- Honours
- Latin Grammy Hall of Fame.
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Roberto Torres (born 10 February 1938) is a Cuban singer, percussionist, bandleader and producer. In 1979, he founded two record labels, Guajiro Records and its subsidiary, SAR, both devoted to Cuban music. His biggest hit was a cover version of Simón Díaz's "Caballo Viejo".
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He was a member of the Sonora Matancera for three years. He has also appeared in music documentaries such as Son sabrosón: antesala de la salsa. On 2 June 2011, the Cuban-American community of Union City, New Jersey honored Torres with a star on the Walk of Fame at Celia Cruz Plaza.
Singer and Roberto Torres at a June 2, 2011 ceremony at Celia Cruz Plaza in Union City, New Jersey, where the city honored him, Pablo Raúl Alarcón and Jon Secada with stars at the Plaza's Walk of Fame for contributions to the world of Latin entertainment and media. To Torres' left is Union City Commissioner Tilo Rivas. Photographed by Luigi Novi. This photo is not in the public domain. It may,
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Singer and Roberto Torres at a June 2, 2011 ceremony at Celia Cruz Plaza in Union City, New Jersey, where the city honored him, Pablo Raúl Alarcón and Jon Secada with stars at the Plaza's Walk of Fame for contributions to the world of Latin entertainment and media. To Torres' left is Union City Commissioner Tilo Rivas. Photographed by Luigi Novi. This photo is not in the public domain. It may,
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• Name — Roberto Torres • Born — 10 February 1938 • Birthplace — Güines, Cuba • Genre — Charanga, vallenata, son cubano, salsa • Occupation — Musician, producer, record executive • Instrument — Vocals, percussion • Years Active — 1956–present • Label — Guajiro, SAR • Associated Acts — Sonora Matancera, SAR All-Stars
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- 1.Colin Larkin. The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Guinness Publishing. 2516/7. 1992. 0-85112-939-0.
- 2.Cantor, Judy. Miami Maestro. Miami New Times. 26 August 1999.
- 3.McConnachie, James. World music: the rough guide. Rough Guides. 625. 2000. 978-1-85828-636-5.
- 4.Sanabria, Santo. "Latinos honored in Union City", The Union City Reporter, 12 June 2011, pages 1 and 12
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