Ismael Rivera Tunes That Rock the Dance Floor

Ismael Rivera, el Sonero Mayor, the most popular salsa singer and the most accomplished sonero of his time! He was the embodiment of Puerto Rican music, Salsa's father figure and an inspiration to singers from NY to Colombia. He is still revered all over the world by salseros. Here are 10 of his most popular danceable songs to rock any salsa dance floor. Oh what swing, oh what rhythm...we defy ANYONE not to want to dance to these tunes!
by DJ Jose Luis
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Soy Feliz

Las Caras Lindas

Lo Que Dijo La Gitana

El Negrito Bembon

Dueña de mi inspiración

El Nazareno

Sale el Sol

Dime por que

Mi Negrita me espera

 

La soledad

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