- The Hustler · 1968
- Lo Mato · 1971
- The Originals: El Cantante · 1978
- Greatest Hits · 1970
- De Ti Depende (It's Up to You) · 1976
- Lo Mato · 1973
- The Originals: El Cantante · 1968
- Cosa Nuestra · 1969
- El Sabio · 1980
- El Gran Sid: Symphony Sid Presents The Best In Latin Americana · 1970
- Masterworks: La Voz · 1975
- Guisando: Doing A Job · 1969
- Guisando: Doing A Job · 1969
Essential Albums
Artist Playlists
- Meet one of salsa's most famous and most revered singers.
Singles & EPs
Compilations
Appears On
- Various Artists
About Héctor Lavoe
Puerto Rican salsero Héctor Lavoe, affectionately known as El Cantante ("the singer"), emerged in 1967 as bandleader Willie Colón's greatest discovery. Lavoe's elastic, soulful delivery popularized salsa beyond its regional roots, even after his death in 1993 at 46.
- HOMETOWN
- Ponce, Puerto Rico, United States
- BORN
- 30 сентября 1946 г.
- GENRE
- Salsa and Tropical