José 'Cheo' Feliciano was born on July 3, 1935. He studied music at the Escuela Libre De Música of his native Ponce, Puerto Rico. Together with his family, he moved to New York City. At age 17, he began his professional career as a percussionist with Ciro Rimac's Review. He also played percussion with Tito Rodríguez, Conjunto María Nax and Kako y su Trabuco. He was a vocalist with the Joe Cuba Sextet - enjoying his first hits with this legendary combo.
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José 'Cheo' Feliciano was born on July 3, 1935. He studied music at the Escuela Libre De Música of his native Ponce, Puerto Rico. Together with his family, he moved to New York City. At age 17, he began his professional career as a percussionist with Ciro Rimac's Review. He also played percussion with Tito Rodríguez, Conjunto María Nax and Kako y su Trabuco. He was a vocalist with the Joe Cuba Sextet - enjoying his first hits with this legendary combo.
“A Las Seis,” “El Ratón,” “Cómo Ríen,” and “El Pito” were some of his biggest radio hits. He also collaborated sporadically with Eddie Palmieri, recording a memorable version of the classic tango “El Día Que Me Quieras.”
Cheo Feliciano anthems such as “Amada Mía,” “Pa'que Afinquen,” “Sentimiento,” and “Estampa Marina” were successful in New York, Puerto Rico and the rest of the world.
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