• Genre: Latin
• Active: '60s - 2000s
• Instrument: Vocals

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

Representative Songs:

"Payaso," "Casi Te Envidio," "Me Gusta"

Representative Albums:

Andy Montañez, Romanticos de Nuevo, Oro Salsero 20 Exitos, Vol. 2

Similar Artists:

El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Héctor Lavoe, Frankie Ruiz, Paquito Guzmán, Garibaldi, Willie Colón

A Member of the Group:

El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico

Performed Songs By:

Laura Sanchez, Perin Vazquez, Charlie Donato, Pedro Azael, Pedro Flores, Paco Cepero, Plácido Acevedo

Worked With:

Dimiensi'n Latina, Rafael Ithier, Ralph Cartagena, Raffi Torres

Followers:

Daddy Yankee

Salsa con Reggaetón Buy this CD	Pura Salsa Buy this CD	Serie 32 Buy this CD	Millonarios de la Salsa Buy this CD	Andy Montañez Buy this CD
Serie Millennium 21 Buy this CD	Coleccion Mi Historia Buy this CD	Romanticos de Nuevo Buy this CD	Grandes Exitos [Musart] Buy this CD	Oro Salsero 20 Exitos, Vol. 2 Buy this CD

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