Roberto Roena
A member of the Fania All Stars since 1973, Roberto Roena was a master of Latin percussion. In addition to performing with his own band, Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound, Roena played bongos and congas for such top-notch Latin performers as Ruben Blades, Tito Cruz, Papo Sanchez, Adalberto Santiago, Elias Lopes, and Julio "Gunda" Merced. Roena initially attracted attention when he accompanied Ismael Rivera on the popular television show El Show de Cortijo y Su Combo. Broadcast daily from 1954 until 1955, the show established Roena as one of Puerto Rico's best percussionists. He remained with the group until 1962 when he joined Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. He formed his own band in 1969, and remained active into the 2000s. Roberto Roena died on September 23, 2021 in Cali, Colombia at the age of 81.
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Discography
10 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Super Apollo 47:50
Adalberto Santiago, Roberto Roena
Wereldmuziek - Released by Fania on 1 jan. 1982
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Los Rostros de la Salsa
Salsa - Released by Musical Productions on 24 nov. 2017
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Looking Out For "Numero Uno"
Wereldmuziek - Released by Fania on 1 jan. 1980
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
En Vivo Desde Bellas Artes
Salsa - Released by Musical Productions on 1 jan. 2006
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
El Pueblo Pide Que Toque
Salsa - Released by Musical Productions on 1 jan. 2006
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Que Suerte He Teñido De Nacer
Wereldmuziek - Released by Fania on 31 dec. 1980
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Como Te Hago Entender
Wereldmuziek - Released by 6479131 Records DK on 3 mrt. 1998
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo