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Andy Montañez

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About Andy Montañez

The legendary Puerto Rican Salsa singer, Andy Montañez, has been performing for over 50 years.

List of Andy Montañez's featurings

Ismael Miranda & Willie Colón

Andy Montañez's age

Andy Montañez is currently 84 years old.

Andy Montañez's country of origin

Andy Montañez is from Puerto Rico.

Andy Montañez's real name

Andy Montañez's real name is Andrés Montañez.

The Success Story of Andy Montañez

Who is Andy Montañez?

Andy Montañez, born Andrés Montañez, is a legendary Puerto Rican salsa singer who has been performing for over 50 years. His career began when he was a founding member of El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico in 1962. He has since gone on to have an illustrious solo career, releasing several classic albums such as 'Ando Montañez' and 'Vengo Con Todo'. He has also collaborated with some of the greatest names in salsa music, including Ismael Miranda and Willie Colon.

Andy Montañez's Career

Montañez's career began in 1962 when he joined El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. After five years with the group, he left in 1967 to pursue a solo career. He released his first album 'Ando Montañez' in 1971 and it quickly became a hit. The album included classic songs like 'Mi Viejo Amigo' and 'Aguanile'. In the following years, he released several more albums such as 'Vengo Con Todo' and 'Movimiento de Amor', which further solidified his place in the salsa music world.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Andy Montañez has collaborated with some of the most renowned names in salsa music. He has worked with Ismael Miranda on several occasions, most notably on the song 'El Rey De La Puntualidad'. He also collaborated with Willie Colon on the classic song 'La Murga De Panama'. Both collaborations are considered to be among the greatest salsa songs ever recorded.

Legacy

Andy Montañez's contributions to salsa music have been immense. He is considered to be one of the pioneers of salsa music and his influence can still be felt today. His songs are still popular and are performed by many of today's top salsa musicians. He continues to perform to this day and his concerts are always packed with fans singing along to every song. His legacy will live on for many generations to come.