ArtistInfo

Son Boricua

Band, PR
Latin

From the island of Puerto Rico, Son Boricua is led by musical director Jose Mangual Jr. Other group members include Jimmy Sabater (timbales, vocals), Frankie Morales (vocals), Hiram de Jesus (piano), Papo Pepin (congas), Willie Amadeo (coros), Sonny Rivera (vibes), Ray Martinez (bass), Ruben Rodriguez (bass), Ray Colon (bongos, congas), and several others Son Boricua self-titled release on Caiman Records was a smash hit, with each of the songs being a cover song rather than a self-penned effort. Some of the songs performed on the album include Rafel Hernandez's "Buen Borincano," Joe Cain's "Oye Listen," Tito Puente's "Mambo Diablo," and Sonny Rivera's "Blues for Louie". ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide, Salsa Blvdl From: SalsaBlvd

Members

	Jimmy Sabater voc 1936-2012 US
	José Mangual Jr. perc, voc, bgo *1948 US
	Frankie Morales voc US
	Eddie Montalvo cng US
	A. J. Mantas vib, p
	Papo Pepin cng
	Ada Chabrier voc
	Hiram DeJesus p
	Louie Arona b