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Héctor Lavoe
Héctor Juan Pérez Martínez, better known as Héctor Lavoe, was a Puerto Rican salsa singer. Widely regarded as one of salsa's most important and influential vocalists, Lavoe played a pivotal role in popularizing the genre throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. His charismatic persona and artistic vision propelled him to become one of the most successful Latin music artists of all time. Lavoe was born and raised in the Machuelo Abajo barrio of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Early in his life, he attended Escuela Libre de Música de Ponce, known today as the Instituto de Música Juan Morel Campos and, inspired by Jesús Sánchez Erazo, developed an interest in music. He moved to New York City on May 3, 1963, at the age of sixteen. Shortly after his arrival, he worked as the singer in a sextet formed by Roberto García. During this period, he performed with several other groups, including Orquesta New York, Kako All-Stars, and Johnny Pacheco's band. In 1967, Lavoe joined Willie Colón's band as its vocalist, recording several hit songs, including "El Malo" and "Canto a Borinquen." Lavoe moved on to become a soloist and formed his own band performing as lead vocalist. From Wikipedia (

Songs

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Juanito Alimaña
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El Día De Mi Suerte
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Periódico De Ayer
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Juanito Alimaña
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El Cantante

Albums

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¡Que Sentimiento! (Remastered 2026)

2026
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Strikes Back (Remastered 2024)

2024
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Le Canta A Borinquen

2010
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La Voz (Remastered 2023)

2025
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Reventó (Remastered 2024)

2024
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Tú Bien Lo Sabes

2001
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Los Malos

2025
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Con Lo Mejor Comedia

2017
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Cosa Nuestra

2024
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Lo Máximo de la Salsa

2015

Singles & EPs

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Mi Suerte

Single • 2026
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PERIODICO DE AYER (Fux Beat Remix)

Single • 2024
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Él Son (Remastered 2026)

Single • 2026
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Fania Global Bass, Vol. 2 EP

Single • 2017
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Dia De Ayer (feat. Joeski)

Single • 2019
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Toy Selectah Remixes "Aquanile"

Single • 2010
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Mi Gente (Timba Jam) (feat. Tiempo Libre)

Single • 2016

Videos

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Sin Explicaciónes (Remastered 2026)

Héctor Lavoe • 9.1K views

Live performances

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Presenting Willie Colón

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Salsa Boricua

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Altar to the Dead

Playlist • YouTube Music
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'60s Salsa

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Halloween Salsa

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Salsa for Broken Hearts

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Éxitos De Los '70s

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Tropical Classics

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Classic Salsa Hits

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Tropical Christmas

Playlist • YouTube Music

Playlists by Héctor Lavoe

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Héctor Lavoe - Reventó (Album Completo).

Playlist • Héctor Lavoe • 94K views
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Héctor Lavoe - ¡Que Sentimiento! (Album Completo)

Playlist • Héctor Lavoe • 23K views
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Héctor Lavoe - Strikes Back (Visualizador Oficial)

Playlist • Héctor Lavoe • 8.7K views
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Héctor Lavoe - Tú Bien Lo Sabes (Album Completo)

Playlist • Héctor Lavoe • 44K views
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Héctor Lavoe - Comedia (Album Completo)

Playlist • Héctor Lavoe • 21K views
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Héctor Lavoe - "La Voz" (Album Completo)

Playlist • Héctor Lavoe • 8.1K views
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Héctor Lavoe - De Ti Depende (Album Completo)

Playlist • Héctor Lavoe • 38K views
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Héctor Lavoe - Strikes Back (Album Completo)

Playlist • Héctor Lavoe • 12K views
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Héctor Lavoe - Recordando a Felipe Pirela (Album Completo)

Playlist • Héctor Lavoe • 35K views
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Héctor Lavoe - El Sabio (Album Completo)

Playlist • Héctor Lavoe • 9.3K views

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