Arroyo, Joe

Throughout his teens, Arroyo continued as a vocalist in several bands, including the popular folk group Los Corraleros de Majagual . But when two Latin musicians from New York, pianist Ricardo “Richie” Ray and vocalist Bobby Cruz , performed their own brand of salsa in Colombia, Arroyo's singing style was changed forever. His recording career as a salsa singer began in 1970, at the age of 15, with Orquesta La Protesta , and the following year Arroyo moved to Medellin...