empty cell Ismael Rivera
Ismael Rivera was a Puerto Rican singer and composer, known as "El Sonero Mayor". Born in San Juan, he was a key figure in the development of salsa and Latin American music. He collaborated with the band Cortijo y su Combo and later led his own group, Los Cachimbos. Among his most notable albums are "El Sonero Mayor" and "Traigo de Todo". Rivera was renowned for his improvisational style and contributed to the international popularity of salsa.