La Sonora Ponceña is a Puerto Rican salsa band, founded in 1954 by Enrique … Read Full Bio ↴La Sonora Ponceña is a Puerto Rican salsa band, founded in 1954 by Enrique "Quique" Lucca Caraballo. Today Quique's son, Papo Lucca, directs the band. The band has stayed active for a remarkable amount of time, recording dozens of albums, including a 55th anniversary album. Singers included Tito Gómez, Luigi Texidor, and Yolanda Rivera.
The history of La Sonora Ponceña is the history of Quique Lucca, (Yauco, Puerto Rico, 12 December 1912 - 9 October 2016). In 1928, when he was 16 years old, his family moves to Ponce, Puerto Rico and Quique starts to work as an auto mechanic and starts playing the guitar. In 1932 Quique meets Angélica Quiñones, the future mother of his children, Zulma, Papo y Wanda. In 1944 Quique puts together a band called "El Conjunto Internacional", including three instrumentalists: tumbadora, bongó, vocalist and Quique Lucca at the guitar and second voice. Later, Antonio "Tato" Santaella joined, playing the bongó. On 10 April 1946, Enrique Lucca Jr. ("Papo") was born; he would later become the musical director of "La Sonora". In fact, in 1951, Papo surprised his father and the other members of the "Internacional" band when, at only 5 years old, he joined a band practice and started playing the tumbadora on Tito Puente's "Ran Kan Kan".
After the band had been inactive for a year, Quique re-established it in 1954 and renamed it "Conjunto Sonora Ponceña". His childhood friend Antonio "Tato" Santaella played bajo de cajón. On 20 April of that year the band plays at its first official dance. In 1956, Vicentivo Morales, joins the band as its first pianist. Later that year, Quique brings young Papo into the band as a pianist. In November 1957, Papo makes its official debut during a dance on the northern shore of the Island. In 1958, La Sonora Ponceña records its first 78 RPM with Avelino Muñoz as pianist. The 78 RPM contained No puede Ser on one side and Tan Linda que Era on the reverse side. Towards the end of 1958, the band goes into recording mode and includes 12-year-old Papo Lucca. The band included its first official vocalist Charlie Martínez. Later on, vocalists Felipe and Davilita would also record bolero-mambo themes such as Noche de Locura. In September 1960, the group played in New York. The group's main attraction was its 12-year-old pianist, Papo Lucca. In 1968 the group started its official recordings on 33 RPM with the song Hacheros Pa' Un Palo.
In 1974, singer Humberto "Tito" Gómez leaves the band after 7 years and 6 recordings. Together with Joe Rodríguez and Mickey Ortíz, Humberto "Tito" Gómez formed La Terrífica. Likewise, in 1977 Edgardo Morales, who played the timbal leaves the band after 7 years and 7 recordings and joins El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. In 1978 singer Luis Guillermo "Luigui" Texidor leves the band after 10 years and 10 recordings to join Bobby Valentín's Orchestra. In 1982 trumpetist Humberto Godineaux leaves the band after 4 years a 6 recordings. Singer Yolanda Rivera also left the band after 7 years and 8 recordings. In 1985, singer Miguel Ortíz retires from the band after 11 years and 12 recordings. On 28 May 1986, the band losses singer Alberto "Toñito" Ledée in a car accident. In 1987, trumpetist Heriberto "Ayatollah" Santiago also retires having 7 years and 5 recordings to his credit. In July 1989, long-time bass player Antonio "Tato" Santaella retired after 21 recordings. Tato played without ever using any musical scores, and singing entirely "by ear". A year later, in 1990, another bass player Efraín "Frao" Hernández retired from the band after 10 years and 7 recordings. In 1990, bongó player Angel Hernández also retired after 14 years and 13 recordings. In 1991, tumbadora player Vicente "Pequeño Johnny" Rivera retires after 16 years with the band. He had performed on 15 of the band's recordings. In 1993, long-time trumpeter Ramón "Tony El Cordovés" Rodríguez retired after 24 recordings. This was followed by the retirement of trumpeter Freddie Del Valle, who had played with the band for 6 years and had participated in 5 recordings.
In 1993, the band played at the Magno Orchestra Festival in Barranquilla, Colombia. The band was awarded the “Congo de Oro” award, given to the best international band. And in October 1994, Sonora Ponceña celebrated its 40th anniversary with a festival at Estadio Juan Ramón Loubriel in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The band would later also play at the Madison Square Garden to bring its celebration to the United States. In 1995, the band did a reunion recording with Luis Guillermo "Luigi" Texidor and Yolanda Rivera who had retired 19 and 14 years earlier, respectively. That same year, they sang in Paris, France, and at the Desfile de la Hispanidad (Hispanic Parade) in Zaragoza, Spain. In 1996 the band plays for the first time in Mexico at the Boca del Río, Veracruz, Mexico, carnival.
In 2000, Sonora Ponceña celebrated its 45th anniversary at the Tito Puente Amphitheater at the Centro de Bellas Artes in San Juan, Puerto Rico and at the Teatro La Perla in Ponce. They also played in Caracas, Venezuela as part of this 45th anniversary celebration. In the years following 2000, La Sonora Ponceña participated in a large number of events throughout Puerto Rico, including Fiestas Patronales, private parties, graduation parties, and corporate Christmas and holiday parties. In the following years, the band also made presentations in Orlando, Jacksonville, Miami, Washington, Connecticut, Philadelphia, Chicago, New Jersey, Panamá, Perú, England, Switzerland and Italy.
For its 50th year anniversary (2004), the band played at Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The 12,000 spectators made the show a complete sellout on its presentation day, February 21. The show was broadcast via radio and television.
During its 50th anniversaery show at Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, the band was officially recognized by the Legislature of Puerto Rico for its musical contributions.
The 23rd “Día Nacional de la Salsa”, celebrated in Carolina, Puerto Rico on 16 March 2004, was dedicated to Don Quique, Papo and la Sonora Ponceña.
In Ponce there is a street, in Urb. Estancias del Golf, named after Quique Lucca.
The 2003 "Feria de Turismo", celebrated at Complejo Turístico “La Guancha” in Ponce was dedicated to Don Quique, Papo and la Sonora Ponceña.
The history of La Sonora Ponceña is the history of Quique Lucca, (Yauco, Puerto Rico, 12 December 1912 - 9 October 2016). In 1928, when he was 16 years old, his family moves to Ponce, Puerto Rico and Quique starts to work as an auto mechanic and starts playing the guitar. In 1932 Quique meets Angélica Quiñones, the future mother of his children, Zulma, Papo y Wanda. In 1944 Quique puts together a band called "El Conjunto Internacional", including three instrumentalists: tumbadora, bongó, vocalist and Quique Lucca at the guitar and second voice. Later, Antonio "Tato" Santaella joined, playing the bongó. On 10 April 1946, Enrique Lucca Jr. ("Papo") was born; he would later become the musical director of "La Sonora". In fact, in 1951, Papo surprised his father and the other members of the "Internacional" band when, at only 5 years old, he joined a band practice and started playing the tumbadora on Tito Puente's "Ran Kan Kan".
After the band had been inactive for a year, Quique re-established it in 1954 and renamed it "Conjunto Sonora Ponceña". His childhood friend Antonio "Tato" Santaella played bajo de cajón. On 20 April of that year the band plays at its first official dance. In 1956, Vicentivo Morales, joins the band as its first pianist. Later that year, Quique brings young Papo into the band as a pianist. In November 1957, Papo makes its official debut during a dance on the northern shore of the Island. In 1958, La Sonora Ponceña records its first 78 RPM with Avelino Muñoz as pianist. The 78 RPM contained No puede Ser on one side and Tan Linda que Era on the reverse side. Towards the end of 1958, the band goes into recording mode and includes 12-year-old Papo Lucca. The band included its first official vocalist Charlie Martínez. Later on, vocalists Felipe and Davilita would also record bolero-mambo themes such as Noche de Locura. In September 1960, the group played in New York. The group's main attraction was its 12-year-old pianist, Papo Lucca. In 1968 the group started its official recordings on 33 RPM with the song Hacheros Pa' Un Palo.
In 1974, singer Humberto "Tito" Gómez leaves the band after 7 years and 6 recordings. Together with Joe Rodríguez and Mickey Ortíz, Humberto "Tito" Gómez formed La Terrífica. Likewise, in 1977 Edgardo Morales, who played the timbal leaves the band after 7 years and 7 recordings and joins El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. In 1978 singer Luis Guillermo "Luigui" Texidor leves the band after 10 years and 10 recordings to join Bobby Valentín's Orchestra. In 1982 trumpetist Humberto Godineaux leaves the band after 4 years a 6 recordings. Singer Yolanda Rivera also left the band after 7 years and 8 recordings. In 1985, singer Miguel Ortíz retires from the band after 11 years and 12 recordings. On 28 May 1986, the band losses singer Alberto "Toñito" Ledée in a car accident. In 1987, trumpetist Heriberto "Ayatollah" Santiago also retires having 7 years and 5 recordings to his credit. In July 1989, long-time bass player Antonio "Tato" Santaella retired after 21 recordings. Tato played without ever using any musical scores, and singing entirely "by ear". A year later, in 1990, another bass player Efraín "Frao" Hernández retired from the band after 10 years and 7 recordings. In 1990, bongó player Angel Hernández also retired after 14 years and 13 recordings. In 1991, tumbadora player Vicente "Pequeño Johnny" Rivera retires after 16 years with the band. He had performed on 15 of the band's recordings. In 1993, long-time trumpeter Ramón "Tony El Cordovés" Rodríguez retired after 24 recordings. This was followed by the retirement of trumpeter Freddie Del Valle, who had played with the band for 6 years and had participated in 5 recordings.
In 1993, the band played at the Magno Orchestra Festival in Barranquilla, Colombia. The band was awarded the “Congo de Oro” award, given to the best international band. And in October 1994, Sonora Ponceña celebrated its 40th anniversary with a festival at Estadio Juan Ramón Loubriel in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The band would later also play at the Madison Square Garden to bring its celebration to the United States. In 1995, the band did a reunion recording with Luis Guillermo "Luigi" Texidor and Yolanda Rivera who had retired 19 and 14 years earlier, respectively. That same year, they sang in Paris, France, and at the Desfile de la Hispanidad (Hispanic Parade) in Zaragoza, Spain. In 1996 the band plays for the first time in Mexico at the Boca del Río, Veracruz, Mexico, carnival.
In 2000, Sonora Ponceña celebrated its 45th anniversary at the Tito Puente Amphitheater at the Centro de Bellas Artes in San Juan, Puerto Rico and at the Teatro La Perla in Ponce. They also played in Caracas, Venezuela as part of this 45th anniversary celebration. In the years following 2000, La Sonora Ponceña participated in a large number of events throughout Puerto Rico, including Fiestas Patronales, private parties, graduation parties, and corporate Christmas and holiday parties. In the following years, the band also made presentations in Orlando, Jacksonville, Miami, Washington, Connecticut, Philadelphia, Chicago, New Jersey, Panamá, Perú, England, Switzerland and Italy.
For its 50th year anniversary (2004), the band played at Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The 12,000 spectators made the show a complete sellout on its presentation day, February 21. The show was broadcast via radio and television.
During its 50th anniversaery show at Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, the band was officially recognized by the Legislature of Puerto Rico for its musical contributions.
The 23rd “Día Nacional de la Salsa”, celebrated in Carolina, Puerto Rico on 16 March 2004, was dedicated to Don Quique, Papo and la Sonora Ponceña.
In Ponce there is a street, in Urb. Estancias del Golf, named after Quique Lucca.
The 2003 "Feria de Turismo", celebrated at Complejo Turístico “La Guancha” in Ponce was dedicated to Don Quique, Papo and la Sonora Ponceña.
Todo Tiene Su Final
Sonora Ponceña Lyrics
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Domingo Quiñones Todo tiene su final,nada dura para siempre, Tenemos que re…
H?ctor Lavoe Coro: Pronto llegar??, El d??a de mi suerte S?? que antes…
Hector Lavoe Todo tiene su final, nada dura para siempre Tenemos que reco…
Hector Lavoe & Willie Colon Todo tiene su final Nada dura para siempre Tenemos que recor…
Hector Lavoe Feat. Willie Colon Todo tiene su final, nada dura para siempre. Tenemos que re…
Hector Lavoe Willie Colon Coro: Pronto llegar??, El d??a de mi suerte S?? que antes…
Héctor Lavoe Coro: Pronto llegar??, El d??a de mi suerte S?? que antes…
Inzul Hace un tiempo que he borrado tus fotos de mi…
Kelman Nunez Todo tiene su final, nada dura para siempre Tenemos que reco…
Marc Anthony Todo tiene su final,nada dura para siempre, Tenemos que re…
Ñengo Flow Jamás te voy a olvidar, mi amor de elemental Pasan los…
Willie Colón & Héctor Lavoe Coro: Pronto llegar??, El d??a de mi suerte S?? que antes…
Willie Colón Todo tiene su final Nada dura para siempre Tenemos que recor…
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Acere Ko Acere ko Ahí na´má Acere ko Ahí na´má Con orí y saoco …
Ahora Yo Me Rio La hice para mi amor Mas usted no me entendio Se desciso…
Barra Limpia Hoy me vinieron a decir, donde ha caído tu querer,…
Bomba Carambomba Ya se llenó de alegría el festival Ya resonó en el…
Boranda Boranda Territorio Apache Ay, Boranda, la tierra se secó, …
Borinquen And it will take a little bit of extra time To…
Borrachera Ayer Me di una borrachera Tratando de olvidarte Pero no pudo…
Caballo Viejo Cuando el amor llega así de esta manera Uno no se…
Canción De que callada manera Se me adentra usted sonriendo Como si …
Canto Al Amor A lara lara a la, la, la La lara lara, a…
Caprichosa Porque tu eres así Porque juegas con mi amor Si no me…
Casabe Sabe Yo vengo en mi caballito pregonando mi Casabe pruébalo que e…
Como Amantes Como amantes Como amantes El tiempo va borrando tantas c…
Como Te Quise Yo Tanto que espere por tu cariño Ahora ves que todo me…
Con Mana Si Hierro con maña se rompe, hierro con maña se rompe. Hachero…
Date Cuenta Date Cuenta La Sonora Ponceña Y pensar de que lo nuestro…
De Que Callada Manera De que callada manera Se me adentra usted sonriendo Como si …
El Amor El amor ofrece muchas sorpresas El amor es grande cuando se…
El Hablador Ha bla bla bla bla bla bla bla, Ha bla bla…
El Pio Pio ¡Hué! ¡Tierra! Manejando mi carro por la carretera yo me f…
El Tiempo Todo esta en el tiempo, esta el presente, esta el…
Fuego En El 23 Fuego La la la la La la la la La la la la La…
Fuerza E Cara La luna Se La Llevo La luna se la Llevo Me ah…
Hachero Pa 'Un Palo Bueno Papo Cual es es truco que tiene Ese palo…
Hasta Que Se Rompa El Cuero Yo les quiero dedicar, yo les quiero dedicar... Esta rumba a…
Hechero Pa' Un Palo Bueno Papo Cual es es truco que tiene Ese palo…
Juana Bayona llego la revolucion rugieron los campesinos pero llego una m…
Jubileo 30 A gozar Hace treinta años Llevándole un mensaje a los latin…
La Gotera Voy a tapar la gotera que tengo en el pecho…
Madrugando Sapapapa Papadapapaipa Madrugador Madrugador Se levanta temp…
Mi Lindo Yambu Cocorico este es mi yambú que lindo Cocorico este es mi…
Moreno Soy Nací moreno porque así tenía que ser Por mi color soy…
No Vale La Pena He sobrellevado, el desengaño de haber creído que tu me quer…
Noche Como Boca'E Lobo Noche como boca e′ lobo, lluvia fria! Noche como boca e'…
Oh Mayi Oh... May... Oh ri maya Rumbara rumba rumbero Rumbara rumba …
Omele A na na na a na nia A na a na Yo…
Pano De Lagrimas Para decirme que te vas... no tienes que pensarlo tanto yo n…
Perdoname Si piensas que te estoy haciendo daño En este mismo insatnte…
Prende El Fogon Ahora si tengo yo un querer que me conviene mucho ahora si…
Ramona I wander out yonder o'er the hills Where the mountains high …
Remembranza Remembranzas de un pasado que ha empezado ayer Después de ta…
Remembranzas Remembranzas de un pasado que ha empezado ayer después de t…
Rumba En El Patio La rumba se ha formado En el patio del solar Pero vengan,…
Si La Ven Mira a ver si la ves Por ahí llorando por…
Sola Vaya (Se cayó) (Y sola vaya) Robi quizo probar Su corazón cerro …
Soledad Sola vagando por las noches Andas sin saber por qué Pensando…
Soy Antillana Como me siento tan antillana Me anda pidiendo definición Com…
Tan Bueno Que Era Oye jibaro esto es pa ti Cuando uno esta vivo nadie…
Te Diré Muchas Cosas Te dire muchas cosas Que me brotan del alma Y tu comprendera…
Te Quiero Tanto Te quiero tanto y aunque me digas que no me…
Te Vas De Mi Hoy yo estoy aquí Sufriendo solo Pues, sé que te vas (Corazó…
Timbalero ¿Qué le pasará al cantante, timbalero? Que ya no quiere cant…
Tu Y Yo Na Ma A la, la, la, la, la, A la, la, la,…
Vas Por Ahí Vas por ahí maldiciendo la hora en que yo nací Y…
Yambeque Ere, re, ben, ben re, ben, be, re Ere,…
Yare Oh Yaré, oh Yaré (se fue Yaré), regresarás Oh Yaré, oh…
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