Andy Montañez

• Born: May 07, 1942, Santurce, Puerto Rico
• Active: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s
• Genres: Latin
• Instrument: Vocals
• Representative Albums: "Oro Salsero", "Oro Salsero 20 Exitos, Vol. 2", "Romanticos de Nuevo
• Representative Songs: "Payaso", "Casi Te Envidio", "Genio y Figura

Biography

The Spanish influence on the music of the Caribbean is reflected in the sound of Puerto Rican vocalist Andy Montañez. Singing in a plaintive, high nasal tone, Montañez continues to expand on the musical traditions that originated among Hispanic farmers in the hills of Puerto Rico. Initially attracting attention as lead singer of El Gran Combo in 1961, Montañez remained with the group for 15 years. Accepting an invitation to become co-leader of a Venezuela-based band, Dimensi'n Latina, in 1977, he left after three years to pursue a solo career. His band retains the instrumental lineup of El Gran Combo: two trumpets, two saxophones, bass, piano, and Latin percussion including conga, bongos, timbales, cowbell, and maracas. His latest release, Salsa con Reggaetón arrived in 2006. ~ Craig Harris, All Music Guide

Coleccion Mi Historia Buy this CD	Serie Millennium 21 Buy this CD	100 Años: Live en Concierto Buy this CD	Millonarios de la Salsa Buy this CD	Sentimiento del Alma Buy this CD
Romanticos de Nuevo Buy this CD	Grandes Exitos [Universal] Buy this CD	Grandes Exitos [Universal] Buy this CD	Greatest Salsa Ever Buy this CD	Serie 32 Buy this CD

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