Joe Arroyo
Álvaro José Arroyo González (also known as Joe Arroyo or El Joe; 1 November 1955 – 26 July 2011) was a Colombian salsa and tropical music singer, composer and songwriter. He is considered one of the greatest performers of Caribbean and salsa music in his country and across Latin America. Arroyo's salsa song "La Rebelión" is one of the most famous songs in the genre and considered one of the best salsa songs of all time.
Joe Arroyo | |
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Arroyo in Medellín, 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alvaro José Arroyo González |
| Also known as | El Joe |
| Born | 1 November 1955 Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia |
| Died | 26 July 2011 (aged 55) Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia |
| Genres | Joeson, Salsa, tropical, Cumbia, Porro, Chandé |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Wood block |
| Years active | 1969–2011 |
| Labels | Discos Fuentes, Sony Music |
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