Roberto Torres (musician)

Roberto Torres (born 10 February 1940) is a Cuban singer, percussionist, bandleader and producer. Born in Güines, he moved to the United States in 1959, where he became involved in the Latin music scenes of New York and Miami.[1] In 1979, he founded two record labels, Guajiro Records and its subsidiary, SAR, both devoted to Cuban music.[1] As a singer and musician, he is famous for his combination of Cuban and Colombian music, which he termed "charanga vallenata". His biggest hit was a cover version of Simón Díaz's "Caballo Viejo".[2] He was a member of the Sonora Matancera for three years. He has also appeared in music documentaries such as Son sabrosón: antesala de la salsa.

Roberto Torres
Torres at a ceremony in Union City, New Jersey, where was honored with a star at Celia Cruz Plaza.
Background information
Born (1940-02-10) 10 February 1940
Güines, Cuba
GenresCharanga, vallenata, son cubano, salsa
Occupation(s)Musician, producer, record executive
InstrumentsVocals, percussion
Years active1956–present
LabelsGuajiro, SAR
Associated actsSonora Matancera, SAR All-Stars

On 2 June 2011, the Cuban-American community of Union City, New Jersey honored Torres with a star on the Walk of Fame at Celia Cruz Plaza.[3]

References
  1. Cantor, Judy (26 August 1999). "Miami Maestro". Miami New Times. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  2. McConnachie, James; (Firm), Rough Guides (2000). World music: the rough guide. Rough Guides. p. 625. ISBN 978-1-85828-636-5.
  3. Sanabria, Santo. "Latinos honored in Union City", The Union City Reporter, 12 June 2011, pages 1 and 12
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