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'''Bobby Rivas''' is an extremely respected artist of the [[salsa music|salsa]] of El Salvador. He is the only Salvadoran "salsero" available on the [[United States]] [[iTunes Music Store]]. Not only does his band perform salsa, but they also are known to play [[Motown]], [[Oldies]], and Top-40 music at his group's concerts. Occasionally, songs will feature the [[Colombia|Colombian-style]] nasal singing, which is common in salsa music. He also receives acclaim from music reviewing sites such as [http://www.cdbaby.com cdbaby.com]. His band frequently alternates performers during different songs. The members of his band, who have also become respected musicians in their own right, include: |
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'''Bobby Rivas''' is a [[El Salvador|Salvadoran]] salsa/[[Ballad|balladeer]] singer, composer, actor and musician. His band performs [[Salsa music|salsa]] and Latin music in general at his group's concerts. |
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*[[Sandy Stein]] ([[Piano]] and [[accordion]]) |
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*[[Jesus "El Niño" Perez]] ([[Piano]]) |
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*[[Eddie Resto]] ([[bass guitar|Bass]]) |
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*[[Nacho Ontiveros]] ([[Timbal]] and [[Guiro]]) |
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*[[Marcos Tabori]] ([[Timbal]]) |
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*[[Papo Rodriguez]] ([[Conga]] and [[Bongo]]) |
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*[[Ricky Rodriguez]] ([[Conga]]) |
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*[[Braulio Berrera]] ([[Bongo]], [[Cajon]], and [[vocals]]) |
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*[[Ramon Flores]] ([[Trumpet]]) |
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*[[Charlie Biggs]] ([[Trumpet]]) |
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*[[Arturo Velasco]] [[Trombone]]) |
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*[[Erick Jeorgensen]] ([[Trombone]]) |
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*[[David Stout]] ([[Trombone]]) |
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*[[Nathan Couper]] ([[Cow Bell]]) |
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Born in El Salvador, the son of a [[Nicaragua|Nicaraguan]] father and a Salvadorean mother, Rivas began singing at age six in school shows, church choirs, benefits, weddings.. |
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Rivas himself also plays [[guiro]] and [[maracas]]. |
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At age eleven, Rivas participated in the "Buscando Estrellas" festival, from which he emerged a finalist. At thirteen, he joined the Chucho Tovar Flores orchestra, relocating to Los Angeles, California. |
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==Discography== |
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*''Doble Sentido'' ([[2003]]) |
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In 1977 Rivas joined the "LA Compañia" orchestra, where he was introduced to the [[Tropical music|Tropical Music]] scene. In 1980, the promoter Roberto Rivera invited Rivas to form his own group. Rivas began to perform at the [[Hollywood Palladium]], opening for headliners such as [[El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico|El Gran Combo]], [[Rubén Blades|Ruben Blades]], [[Willie Colón|Willie Colon]], [[Machito]], and [[Celia Cruz]], and others. |
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Rivas then joined with [[Alex Acuña]], [[Luis Conte]], Yari More, [[Justo Almario]] and others, to form "The Los Angeles Salsa All Stars," a twenty piece band that performed in Tuesday night [[Descarga|descargas]] at the Peruvian Room. |
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In 1986, Rivas took first prize in the [[OTI Festival]] in Los Angeles. He accepted invitations to sing in the song festivals, such as The Curaçao Song Festival, Holland Casino Sheveningeng, Colombia Festibuga, [[Peru]] Ancon Festival, and New Yorks' "Festival Latino de la Cancion". |
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Between festivals and concerts, Rvuas sang and produced music for television and films and commercials with producers such as [[Bebu Silvetti]], [[Jorge Calandrelli]], Hector Garrido, [[Harry Manfredini|Harry Manfrediny]], [[Emilio Kauderer]], Cesar Benitez, Sandy Stein, [[Ramón Flores (trumpet player)|Ramon Flores]], Gustavo Farias, Kenny Obrien, [[Jesús Alejandro Pérez|Jesus Alejandro Perez]] "El Niño". |
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Rivas He appeared in "''Las Palmas De Oro''" in Mexico City, acting in the movie "''Pesadilla En Las Vegas''," and in "[[L.A. Confidential (film)|''L.A. Confidential'']]." Riva's voice is the voice of Sebastian in the Spanish version of "[[The Little Mermaid (1989 film)|The Little Mermaid]]." His music is also featured in "The Shield FX." |
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Rivas has also appeared on stage with musicians such as [[Diego Verdaguer]], Celia Cruz, [[Dyango]], Braulio, Lucho Gatica, [[Antonio Prieto (Chilean actor)|Antonio Prieto]], [[Olga Guillot]], [[Daniel Santos (singer)|Daniel Santos]], Bobby Capo, Anacani, [[Marisela]], Trigo Limpio, [[Ángela Carrasco|Angela Carrasco]], [[Lupita Ferrer]], Tierra, War and others. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rivas cdbaby.com's review on Rivas's CD] |
* [http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rivas cdbaby.com's review on Rivas's CD] |
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* [https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/bobby-rivas/30724990] |
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* [http://www.cityconnectionent.com/Talent_html_Musical/Bobby%20Rivas.htm Short summary of Bobby Rivas] |
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* [https://www.facebook.com/bobbyrivas.cantante] |
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* [https://www.facebook.com/BOBBYRIVAS.canta/] |
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* [http://www.myspace.com/DonBobbyRivas Don Bobby Rivas MySpace Website] |
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Latest revision as of 00:26, 10 July 2024
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Bobby Rivas is a Salvadoran salsa/balladeer singer, composer, actor and musician. His band performs salsa and Latin music in general at his group's concerts.
Born in El Salvador, the son of a Nicaraguan father and a Salvadorean mother, Rivas began singing at age six in school shows, church choirs, benefits, weddings..
At age eleven, Rivas participated in the "Buscando Estrellas" festival, from which he emerged a finalist. At thirteen, he joined the Chucho Tovar Flores orchestra, relocating to Los Angeles, California.
In 1977 Rivas joined the "LA Compañia" orchestra, where he was introduced to the Tropical Music scene. In 1980, the promoter Roberto Rivera invited Rivas to form his own group. Rivas began to perform at the Hollywood Palladium, opening for headliners such as El Gran Combo, Ruben Blades, Willie Colon, Machito, and Celia Cruz, and others.
Rivas then joined with Alex Acuña, Luis Conte, Yari More, Justo Almario and others, to form "The Los Angeles Salsa All Stars," a twenty piece band that performed in Tuesday night descargas at the Peruvian Room.
In 1986, Rivas took first prize in the OTI Festival in Los Angeles. He accepted invitations to sing in the song festivals, such as The Curaçao Song Festival, Holland Casino Sheveningeng, Colombia Festibuga, Peru Ancon Festival, and New Yorks' "Festival Latino de la Cancion".
Between festivals and concerts, Rvuas sang and produced music for television and films and commercials with producers such as Bebu Silvetti, Jorge Calandrelli, Hector Garrido, Harry Manfrediny, Emilio Kauderer, Cesar Benitez, Sandy Stein, Ramon Flores, Gustavo Farias, Kenny Obrien, Jesus Alejandro Perez "El Niño".
Rivas He appeared in "Las Palmas De Oro" in Mexico City, acting in the movie "Pesadilla En Las Vegas," and in "L.A. Confidential." Riva's voice is the voice of Sebastian in the Spanish version of "The Little Mermaid." His music is also featured in "The Shield FX."
Rivas has also appeared on stage with musicians such as Diego Verdaguer, Celia Cruz, Dyango, Braulio, Lucho Gatica, Antonio Prieto, Olga Guillot, Daniel Santos, Bobby Capo, Anacani, Marisela, Trigo Limpio, Angela Carrasco, Lupita Ferrer, Tierra, War and others.
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