As a successful tropical music vocalist, Ramón “Moncho” Rivera has spent a lifetime singing praises to his famed uncle, Ismael Rivera. After all, Ismael Rivera was the reigning king of soneros of his generation, and since his passing, he’s been one of the most revered figures in the history of Salsa in Puerto Rico and throughout Latin America.
In Moncho’s latest album, Mi Regalo En Navidad, he follows in his uncle’s footsteps as he celebrates Christmas just like the oldest Rivera did over 40 years ago. One of the highlights of Moncho Rivera’s music is that he remains faithful to his uncle’s unique and hugely popular singing style.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
