Rafael Ithier, a beloved musician and a founder of the legendary salsa band El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, whose hits have ...

Leading the acclaimed salsa group El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, he brought the music of his native island to a worldwide ...

Rafael Ithier, the dynamic and congenial Puerto Rican pianist and bandleader who founded renown salsa band El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico and was its leader for decades, died Sunday (Dec. 7) in Puerto ...

Rafael Ithier, leader of the salsa band El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, has died, The Associated Press reports. He was 99. The news was confirmed by an attorney for the Ithier family, Víctor Rivera, to ...

April 27, 2008 The band members spoke to us about their new cd, embracing a new generation of fans, and their love for the Philadelphia Hispanic community. Enjoy their biography posted in both English ...

How do you celebrate 40 years of musical output? In the case of seminal salsa band El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico—a performing group through and through—with a concert. By Billboard Staff How do you ...

In this week's song pick, News & Notes Executive Producer Nicole Childers talks about her favorite childhood song, "Brujeria" by El Gran Combo. Every Wednesday, we play our staff song pick of the week ...

San Juan, 18 ene (EFEUSA).San Juan, 18 ene (EFEUSA). — La orquesta de salsa El Combo de Hoy, dirigida por Rafi Vélez, rendirá tributo mañana al fenecido saxofonista y cofundador de la legendaria ...

The 10-track set starts at No. 7. By Pamela Bustios Sr. Charts & Data Analyst (Latin & Billboard Español) El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico adds a 20th top 10 to its Billboard Tropical Albums chart ranking ...

The full slate of Wind Creek Steel Stage performances is set for the 40th edition of Musikfest with the announcement of salsa orchestra El Gran Combo. El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, as its formally ...

You don’t have to tell a salsa music fan about El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. The big combo (English translation) has been successful for almost six decades. On Friday, March 6, the salsa orchestra ...