Gilberto Santa Rosa, known as El Caballero de la Salsa, is one of Puerto Rico’s most recognized salsa singers, with a career spanning several decades.
For this project, Santa Rosa joins composer, arranger, and percussionist José Madera to celebrate Madera’s extensive musical legacy.
Hablando Música: La Música de José Madera
Released in July 2026, Hablando Música: La Música de José Madera brings together 14 songs inspired by the work of José Madera.
The album combines Gilberto Santa Rosa’s vocals with new big band and orchestral arrangements, featuring his orchestra, the Orquesta Filarmónica Arturo Somohano, and an ensemble of prominent Puerto Rican musicians.
The repertoire moves through mambo, cha-cha-cha, bolero, and jazz-influenced arrangements, creating a musical tribute that connects several generations of Latin music.
Among the musicians featured are José Madera, Luis Marín, Oscar Hernández, Johnny Torres, Sammy García, Jan Duclerc, and Eliut Cintrón.
Tracklist
Recuerdos del Mambo — 8:11
Buenas Noches Che Che — 4:55
Es Nuestra Canción — 5:04
La Puerta — 6:37
El Cantante del Amor — 5:47
Fin de un Amor — 4:34
El Viajero Cantor — 5:18
Ahora Me Toca a Mí — 5:13
Abstraídamente — 4:24
Parece Que Le Gusta — 5:59
Everybody Loves Somebody — 4:19
Fiesta de Besos — 2:56
Viva Mi Tristeza — 4:55
Vale la Pena Vivir — 5:04