Héctor Lavoe
Puerto Rican salsa singer (1946-1993) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 46
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, '70s, and '80s.
Héctor Lavoe is read about 999 times a day, in 23 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 8 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 414 days, one point a day.
Something wrong?People around Héctor
Close ties
Media & music
About this person
His charismatic persona and artistic vision propelled him to become one of the most successful Latin music artists of all time.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1946 to 1993 · aged 46
