Cheo Feliciano
Cheo Feliciano was a Puerto Rican singer and composer of salsa and bolero, celebrated across the tropical music world.
Origins
Active from 1957 until his death in 2014, he built a long career as a singer and composer and even ran his own label, Coche Records.
The sound
His music spans salsa and bolero, carried by a warm, expressive voice suited to both danceable and romantic material.
Legacy
He was the first tropical singer to perform at the Amira de la Rosa Theater in Barranquilla, Colombia, and in 1987 he took the role of Roberto Clemente's father in the musical Clemente.
Signature song
Anacaona
"Anacaona" is among his signature songs, a salsa favorite closely identified with his voice.
Top songs
- 1
Anacaona ★
Cheo (Remastered 2025) · 2025
- 2
Amada Mía
Sentimiento, Tú (Remastered 2025) · 2025
- 3
Mi Triste Problema
Cheo (Remastered 2025) · 2025
- 4
El Ratón
Anthology · 1992
- 5
Salomé
With A Little Help From My Friend · 1973