Ismael Rivera

For the Puerto Rican archer, see Ismael Rivera (archer).

Ismael Rivera
Background information
Also known as"Maelo"
"El Sonero Mayor"
”El brujo de Borinquén”
Born
Ismael Rivera

(1931-10-05)October 5, 1931
Santurce, Puerto Rico
DiedMay 13, 1987(1987-05-13) (aged 55)
Santurce, Puerto Rico
GenresSalsa, Boogaloo, Puerto Rican music, bomba and plena
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentPercussion
Years active1948–1987
LabelFania
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Ismael Rivera a.k.a. "Maelo" (October 5, 1931 – May 13, 1987), was a Puerto Rican composer and salsa singer.

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