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Growing up on 50’s and 60’s salsa music, Rosa became interested in pursuing music during school, participating in his first concert in 1976 whilst still a tender teenager. After performing with the Mario Ortiz Orchestra, Rosa was recruited by La Grande Orchestra where he remained for two years and met Elias Lopez.
The 1980s brought a string of recordings for the singer alongside the Tommy Olivencia Orchestra, El Gran Combo and the tribute album “Homenaje a Eddie Palmieri” alongside the Puerto Rican All Stars. Rosa became a unique improvisor of salsa, walking the line between the tropical and romantic styles of the music, which contributed to his appreciation and popularity.
In 1986 Rosa signed with Combo Records and among others released the hit albums “Good Vibrations” which features arrangements by Mario Ortiz, Ramón Sánchez and Tommy Villariny, “Keeping Cool!” and “De Amor y Salso”. Due to the success of his fourth album entitled “Sala en Movimiento” released in 1989, Rosa signed with CBS Discos who would be able to internationally distribute his music.
Teaming up with young songwriter Omar Alfanno on the album “Punto de Vista” Rosa achieved consistent success with a number of hits including “Vivr sin Ella”, Perdoname” and De Cualquier”. The album’s successor “Perspectiva” released in 1991 was the Salsero’s biggest hit to date and included many of the same collaborators as its predecessor.
In 1990 Rosa was awarded the Billboard Lo Nuestro Award for Best Male singer, he recorded a live album at Carnegie Hall Theatre in New York, U.S. the first tropical salsa artist to do so and acted as the Puerto Rican Good Will Ambassador to Japan where he sang “De Cara al Viento” (Facing the Wind) in Japanese.
The singer spawned a string of hits throughout the 1990s, forever altering his particular sound and diversifying his music. From the orchestral “De Cara al Viento” (1994) and the energised “Essencia” (1996) to “De Corazón (1997) and “Expresión (1999). By this point Rosa’s popularity and success had swelled and the singer could seemingly do no wrong, with Rosa’s subsequent albums achieving both critical and commercial success including 2002’s “Viceversa” which produced the hits “Por Más Que Intento” and “Un Montón de Estrellas”.
Rosa has been honoured by Union City, New Jersey, U.S. with a key to the city and a star of their Walk of Fame, he holds the record for most number-one albums on the Billboard Tropical Albums chart as well as most Grammy nominations for Best Salsa Album.
Live-Bewertungen
Waving the Puerto Rican flag for classical Latin music, Gilberto Santa Rosa aptly known also as “El Caballero de la Salsa” (translated as The Gentleman of Salsa) has been re-inventing and reviving traditional Salsa and Bolero since the late 70’s. As a teenager he developed a passion for music and at the age of 14 made his debut as a recording artist featuring with Mario Ortiz Orchestra as a backing vocalist, immediately his talented was recognised and was recruited by La Grande Orchestra. Taking Rosa under their wing, he soon became lead for the orchestra and in the two years he spent there and through meeting influential characters like Elias Lopez Rosa was able to hone and perfect his craft. What gave Rosa his uniqueness was his innate ability to improvise with Salsa enabling him to appeal to both fans of the tropical and romantic variations of the genre and thus leading him to great success. In 1986 he formed his own band who signed with Combo Records and produced some of his most recognised and acclaimed work such as ‘Good Vibrations’, ‘Perspectiva’ and ‘Punta de Vista’.
Dressed to the nines with his crisp black suit, Rosa brings Salsa well and truly to life. Accompanied on stage with a full orchestra, piano, brass band and complimented with Latin dancers, there is not a dull moment in sight as the energy permeates into the crowd who can’t help but get up off their feet and dance away. His effortless showmanship is astounding as he romanticises the genre whilst simultaneously creating a fun and electric atmosphere. Bringing traditional Latin music and fusing it with modern flamenco whilst introducing to a new generation of music lovers, Gilberto Santa Rosa has definitely earned the title of living legend.
EvieCriedWolf
I wanted to attend one of his concerts for long time. A Grammy winner artist with a endless list of great hits, I was sure the concert would be great. However, things went South pretty early for me. First of all, a terrible sound. The great group of musicians could not be fully appreciated because of the poor sound engineering. I was in a good location and the Hard Rock Cafe is not a huge venue. But the sound was awful. Muffled and distorted, it didn't make justice to such great artist. Very soon I noticed that Gilberto Santarosa is not a show man. Great singer, great voice, but offers very little to the eye. His show is very simple. There is almost no dancing, just a small screen in the back showing some pictures and his stage presence with his band is practically forgettable. So, as a fan, you have to make peace pretty soon with the idea that you came to listen to his voice and his songs, and that's it. But once you do, the concert was very enjoyable. The concert reaches it's climax close to the end, finishing very strongly, leaving no doubt that he belongs among the stars. Sprinkled with stories and anecdotes of his career, it keeps the concert interesting. Overall, I would give it a 3.5 out of 5. The sound was a great disappointment for me.
DrFacts
Gilberto Santa Rosa is a classic performance artist, there is no way around this fact. The Puerto Rican bandleader and salsa singer has been delighting crowds since he first began creating music way back in 1978 and at the age of 52, he seems to be gaining energy if anything. There are few people of his age who would be able to get up onto stage night after night and entertain with the passion Rosa does.
He has often said it is due to the dedication and energy of his fanbase which is the driving force to why he continues and this seems true tonight as the more they cheer, the more he throws into the performance. The live show is a slick, complex operation with a vast amount of musicians filling every square inch of the stage yet they come together harmoniously to support Gilberto. He runs through the best selection from his discography to the delighted fans who all enjoy the show almost as much as the great man himself.
sean-ward
Gilberto was wonderful. I was so happy to see a salsa legend live in an intimate venue such as the Hard Rock Live. He sang his hits but also sang older songs from his very beginnings when he was a teenager. He introduced everyone from his orchestra, danced salsa the whole night and connected with the audience. He also had a guest appearance from Daniela Drozz and they sang a beautiful bolero together. He is El Caballero de la Salsa; elegance and class all the way!
Dessire
Excellent! What a showman!! More than 2 hours nonstop. Exceeded my expectations. Would see again in a blink. Don’t miss out. I have been his fan from day one and this is the first time I have the chance to see him in person, but it won’t be the last. Enjoyed every second.
nelly-mendez
It was such an amazing experience
He sang every one of his most well known songs, his personality the band was beautiful
It was worth it and I would go see him again anytime !!
Beautiful voice
jenna03
Amazing!!!! Como siempre el caballero se la Salsa se lució fue algo súper chevere como intimo, ojalá hubiese sido las largo en cuestiones de tiempo pero me pareció súper genial
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