Ismael Rivera
Ismael Rivera | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ismael Rivera |
| Also known as | "Maelo" "El Sonero Mayor" |
| Born | October 5, 1931 Santurce, Puerto Rico |
| Died | May 13, 1987 (aged 55) Santurce, Puerto Rico |
| Genres | Salsa, Boogaloo, Puerto Rican music, bomba and plena |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Percussion |
| Years active | 1948–1987 |
| Labels | Fania |
Ismael Rivera a.k.a. "Maelo" (October 5, 1931 – May 13, 1987), was a Puerto Rican composer and salsa singer.