Mon Rivera
Mon Rivera is the common name given to two distinct Puerto Rican musicians (both born in Mayagüez), namely Monserrate Rivera Alers (originally nicknamed Rate, later referred to as "Don Mon", or Mon The Elder, and sometimes erroneously credited as Ramón in songwriting credits) and his oldest son, Efraín Rivera Castillo (May 25, 1899 – March 12, 1978), (referred to early in his career as "Moncito", or Little Mon, and later known by his father's moniker). This article refers mainly to Efraín Rivera Castillo, a popular band leader known in salsa, plena and Latin jazz circles.
Efraín was specifically known for salsa and a Puerto Rican style called plena. He is credited for a fast humorous style and for introducing the sound of an all-trombone brass section to Afro-Rican orchestra music.
Three of Efraín's brothers were also musicians. Efraín's son is the percussionist, Javier Rivera.
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Alo! Quien Nama - Ritmos Perdidos, Vol. 5 - Son, Mambo & Cumbia Classics -
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Me Quieres Tumbar - Ritmos Perdidos, Vol. 5 - Son, Mambo & Cumbia Classics -
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Bailando Plena - Ritmos Perdidos, Vol. 5 - Son, Mambo & Cumbia Classics -
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Alla En El Campo - Ritmos Perdidos, Vol. 5 - Son, Mambo & Cumbia Classics -
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Sabrosura - Ritmos Perdidos, Vol. 5 - Son, Mambo & Cumbia Classics -
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La Bella Cubana - Ritmos Perdidos, Vol. 5 - Son, Mambo & Cumbia Classics -
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Juana Maria - Ritmos Perdidos, Vol. 5 - Son, Mambo & Cumbia Classics -
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En Un Gas - Ritmos Perdidos, Vol. 5 - Son, Mambo & Cumbia Classics -
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Bailar La Cumbia - Ritmos Perdidos, Vol. 5 - Son, Mambo & Cumbia Classics -
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Quiereme Mi Cielo - Ritmos Perdidos, Vol. 5 - Son, Mambo & Cumbia Classics -
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Carbon De Palito - Ritmos Perdidos, Vol. 5 - Son, Mambo & Cumbia Classics -
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Esa Linda Miradita - Ritmos Perdidos, Vol. 5 - Son, Mambo & Cumbia Classics -
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Salsa Classics
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