About
Salsa dancer, percussionist, and band leader who established the group Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound.
Before Fame
He began his career as a member of the first popular Puerto Rican salsa orchestra, El Gran Combo.
Trivia
He performed with the Fania All Stars, an internationally popular salsa group.
Family Life
He was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
Associated With
He and fellow Puerto Rican singer, Gilberto Rosa, both rose to fame as salsa singers and bandleaders.
