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Joe Arroyo

Alvaro Jose Arroyo Gonzalez (also known as "Joe Arroyo" or "El Joe") is a Colombian salsa and tropical music singer and songwriter.

Early life

Joe Arroyo was born in Cartagena. At the age of ten he was already singing in one of Cartagena's popular music halls. His father had 40 children with different women, a story that he usually tells.

Early Musical Career

In the year 1971 Arroyo had his biggest opportunity of becoming a nationally known artist. He was discovered by Ernesto Estrada, the bass player and singer of the band "Fruko y sus Tesos" (Fruko and his buddies) ...

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