Cheo Feliciano was a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter born on July 3, 1935 in Ponce, PR. He was known for his work in the bolero and salsa musical genres, and was particularly successful in the 1960s when he recorded albums such as Steppin' Out, Red Hot and Cha Cha with the Joe Cuba Sextet. He was a major influence in the Latin music scene and his legacy continues to live on.
Cheo Feliciano is a member of World Music Singer
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $6.5 million (2024)
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About
Singer and Songwriter who became known for his work in the bolero and salsa musical genres. During the 1960s, he recorded Steppin' Out, Red Hot and Cha Cha, and numerous other albums with the Joe Cuba Sextet.
Before Fame
He grew up in Puerto Rico. In his late teens, he relocated to New York City's Spanish Harlem neighborhood.
Trivia
He released his first solo album, Cheo, in 1972.
Family Life
His marriage to Coco Prieto Leon produced four children and inspired his 1993 album Motivos.
Associated With
During the late 1960s, he sang with the orchestra of jazz and Latin fusion musician Eddie Palmieri.