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Bobby Valentin
Bobby Valentin was born in Puerto Rico in 1941 and started playing trumpet early. By the mid-1960s he was part of the Fania All-Stars, working as both a...
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Bobby Valentin was born in Puerto Rico in 1941 and started playing trumpet early. By the mid-1960s he was part of the Fania All-Stars, working as both a trumpeter and bandleader.
In 1975 he released the album "Bobby Valentin Presents: Los Soneros Del Pueblo," which included the track "Aqui No Me Quedo." That song became one of the most recognizable in salsa, with its rhythm and lyrics connecting with listeners for years.
He's put out more than 30 albums over his career, ranging from traditional salsa to romantic ballads and some genre fusions. He's worked with artists like Celia Cruz, Willie Colón, and Héctor Lavoe. Another song people know is "Dame La Oportunidad."
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