Alberto, José "El Canario"
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Salsa vocalist, José Alberto, also known as "El Canario", is
noted for his exceptional voice, unique style and superior
improvisational skills. He was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican
Republic on 22 December 1958 but moved with his family to Puerto
Rico when he was just seven years old. There, he enrolled in the
Las Antillas Military Academy where he pursued his musical
studies.
His great musical abilities were a factor in opening doors for
him. He moved to New York City in the early 1970's where he became
a distinguished figure in many popular orchestras of the time,
such as Típica '73, with which he was musical director.
The experience he accumulated made him a musical leader, and
garnered international attention. In 1983, he hired a well-known
group of musicians and formed the Jose Alberto "El Canario" y Su
Orquesta; the most spectacular and danceable group in New York.
His first solo album, Dance With Me
was released in 1991 was quite successful, with romantic lyrics
carried by driving, energic salsa arrangements. His success
continued the next year with three in 1992:
Mis Amores, Sueno Contigo and
Llego la Hora, all the Discos CBS
label.
Alberto's 1994 release, De Pueblo y Con
Clase, was on the Sony label was an equal success and was
followed by On Time. Released in 1996,
the album included several notable songs such as
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La Hora Que Me Llamen Voy.
