The band -- founded by the late Rafael Ithier -- has placed more than 40 songs on the Tropical Airplay chart, including 15 ...

Rafael Ithier Natal, the renowned pianist, musical director and founder of El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, died on Saturday at ...

Rafael Ithier, a beloved musician and a founder of the legendary salsa band El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, whose hits have ...

Rafael Ithier, the founder and bandleader of El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, has died at 98, leaving an unparalleled legacy in ...

Puerto Rican musician Rafael Ithier, who was known as the founder of the orchestra band El Gran Combo, has passed away.

Rafael Ithier, the dynamic and congenial Puerto Rican pianist and bandleader who founded renown salsa band El Gran Combo de ...

Rafael Ithier, leader of the salsa band El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, has died, The Associated Press reports. He was 99. The ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Donning a sweater and slippers and hanging out near the space heater isn’t going to make the cold weather go away. El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico might have what it takes, however ...

How do you celebrate 40 years of musical output? In the case of seminal salsa band El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico—a performing group through and through—with a concert. By Billboard Staff How do you ...

April 27, 2008 The band members spoke to us about their new cd, embracing a new generation of fans, and their love for the Philadelphia Hispanic community. Enjoy their biography posted in both English ...