Olga Tañon
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Olga Tañon

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Olga Tañon, Puerto Rico's merengue and salsa force

A San Juan-born singer whose solo career took off in the early '90s with albums like 'Sola' and 'Siente el Amor'.

For a quick sense of her style, put on 'Engáñame' or 'Piel a Piel.' They're both classic Tañon, driving, melodic, and straight to the point.

Her 2001 album included 'Basta Ya,' a song about domestic violence that reached listeners far beyond Puerto Rico. She mixes salsa, merengue, and pop in tracks like 'Como Olvidar' and 'La Negra Tiene Tumbao,' giving her music a broad, durable appeal. Even in her top songs, like 'Engáñame,' you hear that blend of rhythm and direct emotion.

She started performing locally and was in Las Nenas de Ringo y Jossie before going solo with 'Sola' in 1992. Later albums like 'Sobreviviré' and 'Una Nueva Mujer' kept her sound evolving through the 2000s, with Luis 'Perico' Ortiz often leading her band.

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Olga Tañón was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1967. She started performing locally and joined the band Las Nenas de Ringo y Jossie in 1987. Her solo career began with the 1992 album 'Sola,' which helped establish her in Puerto Rican music. She followed it with albums like 'Siente el Amor' in 1993 and 'Olga Viva Viva' in 1996.

Her 2001 self-titled album included the song 'Basta Ya,' which addressed domestic violence and gained international attention. Tañón's music often blends salsa, merengue, and pop, with songs like 'Como Olvidar' and 'La Negra Tiene Tumbao' showing her range. She has released numerous albums over her career, including 'Sobreviviré' in 2002 and 'Una Nueva Mujer' in 2005.

Tañón has worked with various musicians, with Luis 'Perico' Ortiz often serving as musical director. Her band has included players like Jorge 'Georgie' Padilla on bass and Luis 'Papo' Rosario on timbales. While known for energetic performances, she has also been involved in social causes and occasional public disputes.

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