Cheo Feliciano
1935–2014 (age 79)
Biography
Hailing from Ponce, Puerto Rico, Cheo Feliciano became one of the island's most beloved voices, building a career that intertwined romantic boleros with the lively rhythms of salsa alongside legends such as Tito Puente and the Fania All-Stars.
He traveled the world sharing music rooted in the barrios where he grew up, mentoring younger singers, and remaining a humble ambassador for Puerto Rican culture until the end of his life.