ROOTS
Roots of Vakero
The artists and genres Vakero came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
Héctor LavoeartistHéctor Juan Pérez Martínez, better known as Héctor Lavoe, was a Puerto Rican salsa singer. Widely regarded as one of salsa's most important and influential vocalists, Lavoe played a pivotal role in popularizing the genre throughout the 1960s, '70s, and '80s. His charismatic persona and artistic vision propelled him to become one of the most successful Latin music artists of all time.
Bob Marleyartist
Ismael RiveraartistIsmael Rivera a.k.a. "Maelo", was a Puerto Rican composer and salsa singer.