Adalberto's relaxed and flawless lead vocals are among the best in the salsa genre of Latin music. His early influences included the great Cuban vocalists Beny Moré and Miguelito Cuní. Santiago started his professional career singing with trios and playing guitar and bass. After stints with the bands of Chuíto Vélez, where he was called "The Puerto Rican Elvis Presley", Willie Rosario and Willie Rodriguez, his career reached new heights when he joined Ray Barretto's band.[2] Between 1966 and 1972, Adalberto made seven studio albums with Ray Barretto,[2] that contained hit songs like "Quitate La Mascara" and "Alma Con Alma". During this time period he also became an original founding member of the salsa "super-group" The Fania All-Stars.[2] In late 1972, Adalberto and four other members of Barretto's band departed to found Típica 73.[2] He appeared on three of their albums before disagreement over musical direction led him, and three other band members, to split during the mid-1970s to form Los Kimbos.[2] Santiago sang lead vocals on charanga albums, Fantasía Africana/African Fantasy and Our Heritage - Nuestra Herencia, by flautist, composer and producer Lou Pérez.[3]
Los Kimbos had a similar sound to both the pre-split Ray Barretto and Típica 73 outfits.[2] With Los Kimbos, Adalberto recorded Los Kimbos (1976) and The Big Kimbos With Adalberto Santiago (1977).[2] That year he also made his solo debut on Adalberto, which was produced by Barretto.[2] Los Kimbos continued under the leadership of Orestes Vilató.[2] Santiago sang lead on one track on Louie Ramírez y Sus Amigos by Louie Ramírez.[2] In 1979, Adalberto and Ramírez co-produced his solo follow-up, Adalberto Featuring Popeye El Marino.[2] The same year, he reunited with Barretto on Rican/Struction.[2] Barretto produced Adalberto's next solo album, Feliz Me Siento (1980).[2]Sonora Matancera member, Javier Vázquez, produced, arranged, directed and played piano on Adalberto Santiago, which was Adalberto's contribution to the early 1980s típico salsa revival.[2] In 1982, Santiago joined with Roberto Roena for Super Apollo 47:50.[2] Santiago then co-produced Calidad with Papo Lucca, who also played piano, and oversaw musical direction.[2] His Cosas Del Alma was an album of boleros which included his third recorded version of "Alma Con Alma" (which was previously contained on Barretto's The Message and Gracias ),[2] and featured arrangements made by Steve Sacks, Ray Santos and Alberto Naranjo, among others. He returned to Salsa Dura in 1985 on Más Sabroso.[2]
Adalberto did his own version of salsa romántica on Sex Symbol, with production, arrangements, musical direction and piano by Isidro Infante.[2] This album produced one of Santiago's biggest solo hit songs "La Noche Mas Linda Del Mundo". In 1990, he again performed "Alma Con Alma", this time arranged by Infante in a salsa romántica style for Louie Ramírez's second album entitled Louie Ramírez y Sus Amigos.[2]
Santiago has written songs for a number of the albums on which he has appeared, both as lead singer and solo artist, and provided compositions for other artists to record, such as Joe Cuba. He has appeared in Robin Williams's movie Moscow on the Hudson, and provided music for Al Pacino's Carlito's Way as well as appearing as himself in the film Our Latin Thing and the Academy Award winning documentary Summer Of Soul.
Adalberto, now in his 80s, continues to record and perform in the US, Europe, and South America. In 2022 he recorded a Trap / Reggaeton style song "Quitate" with noted rappers Jon Z. and Nengo Flow. His discography is at 100 and counting. He is celebrating more than 60+ years as a professional musician. He resides in his native Puerto Rico and in New York City. His nephews Johnny Rivera and Tony Vega are also notable salsa singers.
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This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately especially if potentially libelous or harmful Find sources Adalberto Santiago news newspapers books scholar JSTOR March 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message In this Spanish name the first or paternal surname is Santiago and the second or maternal family name is Berrios Adalberto Santiago born April 23 1937 in Pozas barrio Ciales Puerto Rico 1 is an internationally known salsa singer Adalberto SantiagoAdalberto Santiago in 2011Background informationBirth nameAdalberto Santiago BerriosAlso known asThe Puerto Rican Elvis Presley Mr DinamitaBorn 1937 04 23 April 23 1937 age 85 Ciales Puerto RicoGenresSalsaOccupation s MusicianInstrument s Bass Guitar Guiro and MaracasYears active1956 presentLabelsFania Inca Records Cotique Records Contents 1 Career 2 Discography 3 Solo 4 With Chuito Velez 5 With Ray Barretto 6 With Tipica 73 7 With Los Kimbos 8 With The Fania All Stars 9 Contributions 10 See also 11 References 12 External linksCareer EditAdalberto s relaxed and flawless lead vocals are among the best in the salsa genre of Latin music His early influences included the great Cuban vocalists Beny More and Miguelito Cuni Santiago started his professional career singing with trios and playing guitar and bass After stints with the bands of Chuito Velez where he was called The Puerto Rican Elvis Presley Willie Rosario and Willie Rodriguez his career reached new heights when he joined Ray Barretto s band 2 Between 1966 and 1972 Adalberto made seven studio albums with Ray Barretto 2 that contained hit songs like Quitate La Mascara and Alma Con Alma During this time period he also became an original founding member of the salsa super group The Fania All Stars 2 In late 1972 Adalberto and four other members of Barretto s band departed to found Tipica 73 2 He appeared on three of their albums before disagreement over musical direction led him and three other band members to split during the mid 1970s to form Los Kimbos 2 Santiago sang lead vocals on charanga albums Fantasia Africana African Fantasy and Our Heritage Nuestra Herencia by flautist composer and producer Lou Perez 3 Los Kimbos had a similar sound to both the pre split Ray Barretto and Tipica 73 outfits 2 With Los Kimbos Adalberto recorded Los Kimbos 1976 and The Big Kimbos With Adalberto Santiago 1977 2 That year he also made his solo debut on Adalberto which was produced by Barretto 2 Los Kimbos continued under the leadership of Orestes Vilato 2 Santiago sang lead on one track on Louie Ramirez y Sus Amigos by Louie Ramirez 2 In 1979 Adalberto and Ramirez co produced his solo follow up Adalberto Featuring Popeye El Marino 2 The same year he reunited with Barretto on Rican Struction 2 Barretto produced Adalberto s next solo album Feliz Me Siento 1980 2 Sonora Matancera member Javier Vazquez produced arranged directed and played piano on Adalberto Santiago which was Adalberto s contribution to the early 1980s tipico salsa revival 2 In 1982 Santiago joined with Roberto Roena for Super Apollo 47 50 2 Santiago then co produced Calidad with Papo Lucca who also played piano and oversaw musical direction 2 His Cosas Del Alma was an album of boleros which included his third recorded version of Alma Con Alma which was previously contained on Barretto s The Message and Gracias 2 and featured arrangements made by Steve Sacks Ray Santos and Alberto Naranjo among others He returned to Salsa Dura in 1985 on Mas Sabroso 2 Adalberto did his own version of salsa romantica on Sex Symbol with production arrangements musical direction and piano by Isidro Infante 2 This album produced one of Santiago s biggest solo hit songs La Noche Mas Linda Del Mundo In 1990 he again performed Alma Con Alma this time arranged by Infante in a salsa romantica style for Louie Ramirez s second album entitled Louie Ramirez y Sus Amigos 2 Santiago has written songs for a number of the albums on which he has appeared both as lead singer and solo artist and provided compositions for other artists to record such as Joe Cuba He has appeared in Robin Williams s movie Moscow on the Hudson and provided music for Al Pacino s Carlito s Way as well as appearing as himself in the film Our Latin Thing and the Academy Award winning documentary Summer Of Soul Adalberto now in his 80s continues to record and perform in the US Europe and South America In 2022 he recorded a Trap Reggaeton style song Quitate with noted rappers Jon Z and Nengo Flow His discography is at 100 and counting He is celebrating more than 60 years as a professional musician He resides in his native Puerto Rico and in New York City His nephews Johnny Rivera and Tony Vega are also notable salsa singers Discography EditThis section may require cleanup to meet Wikipedia s quality standards The specific problem is Formatting unreferenced Please help improve this section if you can October 2021 Learn how and when to remove this template message Solo EditAdalberto Fania Records 1977 Adalberto Santiago Featuring Popeye El Marino Fania Records JM 536 1979 Feliz Me Siento Fania Records 1980 Adalberto Santiago Fania Records 1981 Calidad Fania Records 1982 Cosas del Alma WS Latino 4163 1984 Mas Sabroso Budda Records 011 1985 Fania Dancing Club Collection 7 Fania Records 1985 Sex Symbol Mayor Music 001 1989 Hay Algo En Ella JV Music 001 1991 Romantico Y Salsero Exitos La Ola Musical 2009 Exitos Edenways Records EDE 1310 1 2010With Chuito Velez EditChuito Velez Chuito Velez Y Sus Estrellas Boricuas La Flor Records 1958 Chuito Velez Hojas Muertas DECCA Records 1960 Chuito Velez Si Pancha Plancha La Flor Records 1962 Chuito Velez A Go Go SEECO Records 1964With Ray Barretto EditRay Barretto Latino Con Soul WS Latino 4053 1966 Ray Barretto Acid Fania Records LP 346 1967 Ray Barretto Hard Hands Fania Records LP 362 1968 Ray Barretto Together Fania Records LP 378 1969 Ray Barretto Barretto Power Fania Records 391 1970 Ray Barretto The Message Fania Records SLP 403 1971 Ray Barretto From The Beginning Fania Records 1971 Ray Barretto Que Viva la Musica Fania Records 427 1972 Ray Barretto Barretto Live In New York Tomorrow Messidor Records 15950 1976 GRAMMY NOMINATION Ray Barretto Energy To Burn Fania Records 1977 Ray Barreto Gracias Fania Records JM 528 1979 Ray Barretto Rican Struction Fania Records JM 552 1979 Ray Barretto Celia Cruz Adalberto Santiago Tremendo Trio Fania Records 623 1983 GRAMMY NOMINATION Ray Barretto The Giant Of Salsa Live 50th Anniversary AJ Records Sony Discos 2001With Tipica 73 EditTipica 73 Tipica 73 Inca Records SLP 1973 Tipica 73 Stock Certificate Cover Tipica 73 Inca Records SLP 1974 Tipica 73 La Candela Inca Records SLP 1043 1975 Tipica 73 Tipica 73 74 75 76 Inca Records 1978 Tipica 73 Tipica 73 Live AJ Records 2002With Los Kimbos EditLos Kimbos con Adalberto Santiago Cotique CS 1083 1976 The Big Kimbos with Adalberto Santiago Cotique CS 1091 1977With The Fania All Stars EditFania All Stars Live at the Red Garter Vol 1 amp 2 2LPs Fania Records 1968 Fania All Stars Our Latin Thing Fania Records SLP 431 1972 Fania All Stars Fania All Stars Live At The Cheetah Vol 1 amp 2 2LPs Fania Records SLP 00415 y SLP 00416 1972 Fania All Stars Super Salsa Singers Vol 1 amp 2 2LPs Fania Records 1977 Fania All Stars Greatest Hits Fania Records 1977 Fania All Stars Habana Jam Fania Records FA 116 1979 Fania All Stars Commitment Fania Records 564 1980 Fania All Stars Latin Connection Fania Records 1981 Fania All Stars Lo Que Pide La Gente Fania Records JM 629 1984 Fania All Stars Live In Puerto Rico June 1994 Fania Records 684 1995 Fania All Stars Viva Colombia En Concierto 2 CD Latina 225 1997 Fania All Stars Hommage A Jerry Masucci Sonido Inc 1997 Fania All Stars Bravo 97 Sony 82351 1997 Fania All Stars Hot Sweat The Best Of Live Vampisoul Records 2005 Fania All Stars Campeones Codigo Music 2010 Fania All Stars Ponte Duro Fania Records 2010Contributions EditWillie Rosario Boogaloo y Guaguanco ATCO Records 1968 Willie Rodriguez Colorin Colorao Fonseca Records 1968 Willie Rodriguez Heat Wave Fonseca Records 1969 Larry Harlow Hommy A Latin Opera Fania Records 1973 Impacto Crea Christmas VAYA Records 1973 Impacto Crea Cobarde VAYA Records 1974 Lou Perez Fantasia Africana WSL Records 1975 Lou Perez Nuestra Herencia TICO Records 1976 Pancho Cristal Super Tipica De Estrellas All Art Records 1976 Andy Harlow Pura Salsa Con Lo Mejor De Andy Harlow Discos Completo S A 1977 Louie Ramirez Louie Ramirez Y Sus Amigos Cotique Records 1096 1978 Linda Leida Electricando Linda TR Records 1978 Tito Puente Homenaje A Beny More Vol 1 amp 2 2 LP s TICO Records 1979 GRAMMY WINNER Mario Allison A Fondo FTA Records 1979 Louie Ramirez Salsero Cotique Records 1104 1980 Artistas de La Fania Aeropuerto 81 Fania Records 1980 Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound Super Apollo 47 50 Fania Records LP 609 1982 Celia Cruz amp Tito Puente Homenaje A Beny More VAYA Records 1985 Alfredo Rodriguez Monsieur Oh La La Caiman Records 1985 Alfredo Valdes Jr Charanga Ranchera The Mayor Records 1989 Isidro Infante Salsa Sudada Valdesa Records 1990 Louie Ramirez Louie Ramirez Y Sus Amigos CaChe Records 1990 Linda Ronstadt Frenesi Elektra Rhino 1992 GRAMMY WINNER Candido Antomattei Candido Y Las Super Estrellas La Plata Records 1994 Orquesta Inmensidad La Danza De Los Millones Orlcon Records 1995 David Rothschild Lookin Up Via Jazz Records 1998 Larry Harlow Larry Harlow s Latin Legends Band 1998 Sony Music 1998 Various Artists Coleccion Estelar De Salsa Dura BCI Latino 2000 Son 80s Live At S O B s Exclusivo Records 2001 David Gonzalez with Larry Harlow Sofrito RainArt Productions 2001 Papo Lucca Festival De Boleros Flowmusic 2002 Jazz Hamilton Jazz Hamilton Y Las Estrellas Del Pueblo La Rosevelt Records 2004 Homenaje A Frankie Ruiz Va Por Ti Frankie Sony Music 2004 Johnny Pacheco Entre Amigos Bronco Records 2005 Ralph Irizarry amp Soncafe Tribute BKS Records 2006 Various Artists FANIA Soneros De Siempre Vol 1 Universal Music 2006 Johnny Cruz Back To The Classics Tiffany Records 2006 Larry Harlow Larry Harlow s Latin Legends Of Fania Image Entertainment 2007 Mario Ortiz All Star Band Tributo A Mario Ortiz Sony Music 2009 Luis Gonzalez Tributo A Un Gigante Tsunami Records 2010 Estrellas De La Salsa 25 Aniversario Tropical Budda Records Vol 1 West Side Beat 2011 Tribute To Ray Barretto La Era Del Palladium Sony Music 2011 Alfredo De La Fe amp Rodry Go Sin Limites No Borders Entertainment 2013 Edwin Clemente Dos Generaciones En Salsa Epacaje Records 2015 Orquesta Abran Paso Back To The 70s Abran Paso Records 2015 Orquesta Abran Paso Salsa Radio Activa Abran Paso Records 2019 Johnny Cruz Trayectoria De Clasicos Cruz Music Inc 2019 Orquesta Abran Paso Clasicos En Vivo Vol 1 Abran Paso Records 2021See also EditList of Puerto Ricans Fania RecordsReferences Edit Tribute to Adalberto Santiago for his musical career Salsagoogle com Retrieved 9 October 2021 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t Colin Larkin ed 1992 The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music First ed Guinness Publishing pp 2188 9 ISBN 0 85112 939 0 Adalberto Santiago in Spanish San Juan Puerto Rico National Foundation for Popular Culture External links EditArtists Fania Adalberto Santiago Adalberto Santiago AmericaSalsa com Adalberto Santiago Fania Adalberto Santiago Una Semblanza de Adalberto Santiago Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Adalberto Santiago amp oldid 1108183096, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
