Eddie Montalvo

Eddie Montalvo
Born(1952-09-25)September 25, 1952
Bronx, New York, U.S.
Genressalsa, son cubano, boogaloo,Guaguancó, Guajira, Cha-Cha, pachanga, Charanga, Montuno
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Congas, bongo, percussion
Years active1969-present
LabelsFania, LP Ventures, Señor Marcha Records
Formerly ofFania All-Stars, Hector Lavoe, Los Kimbos

Edwin "Eddie" Montalvo (born 25 September 1952) is an American percussionist and bandleader of Puerto Rican descent. Born and raised in the Bronx,[1] he best known for playing the Congas for Hector Lavoe, Rubén Blades as well as with the Fania All-Stars.[2]

  1. ^ Munoz, Carolina; Lewis, Penny; Molina, Emily (2022). A Peoples Guide to New York City. Oakland: University of California Press. p. 19. ISBN 978-0520289574.
  2. ^ Rivera, Zayda (June 8, 2014). "Summer-long events honor Fania Records' 50th year". Daily News. Retrieved February 3, 2023.