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Raphy Leavitt (born September 17, 1948 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican composer and founder of the salsa orchestra "La Selecta". September 17 is the 260th day of the year (261st in leap years). ...
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Raphy was the second of four siblings in his family. He and his brothers became orphans at an early age and were raised by their aunt in the Puerta de Tierra section of San Juan. Puerta de Tierra is one of Puerto Rico's toughest neighborhoods. Raphy was able to attend a private school, Colegio San Agustin, where he received his primary and secondary education.
During his childhood, he was also able to take classes at The Academy of Accordians. He participated in a accordian orchestra and was named "premier" accordanist. Raphy enrolled in the University of Puerto Rico to study Business Administration. It was during this period of his life that he debuted as a professional musician when he joined the "Combo Los Reyes". After four years in the university, Raphy earned his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and graduated with high honors. a piano accordion An accordion is a small portable free-reed wind instrument with a keyboard, the smallest representative of the organ family. ...
The University of Puerto Rico (UPR) is the university system of Puerto Rico. ...
In 1966, Raphy organized an orchestra which he named "Los Señorales". This was the first time that he assumed the role of orchestra director. Later on, he renamed the orchestra "La Banda Latina" (Latin Band). 1966 was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ...
In 1970, Raphy originated a new concept in the salsa style of music. He organized an orchestra which was to have a different "sound" and "style". He wanted to play songs which were selected because of their social message and philosophy. He also composed some of the songs of this new group which he named "La Selecta". Raphy and La Selecta were responsible for the introduction of salsa to many countries. 1970 was a common year starting on Thursday. ...
Philosophy (from a combination of the Greek words philos meaning love and sophia meaning wisdom), as a practice, aims at some kind of understanding, knowledge or wisdom about fundamental matters such as reality, knowledge, meaning, value, being and truth. ...
In the 1980s, Raphy became an independent producer and produced two records for Bobby Valentin Bronco Records. In the 1990s, He established his own record recording company, R.L. records. The company's first production was the album titled "Provocame" (Provoke Me), which became a "hit" in Puerto Rico, United States and South America. Events and trends The 1980s marked an abrupt shift towards more conservative lifestyles after the momentous cultural revolutions which took place in the 1960s and 1970s and the definition of the AIDS virus in 1981. ...
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In 1993, Raphy and La Selecta made their European debut in Spain. During that tour, they also held concerts in Germany, Switzerland, Italy and France. 1993 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003) Events Media:January January 1 - Czechoslovakia divides. ...
Raphy was presented the Rafael Hernandez Golden Bust Award for his compostions "Payaso" (Clown), "Jibaro Soy" (I'm a Countryboy) and "La Cuna Blanca" (The White Crib). In 2003, Raphy and La Selecta held a concert at the Luis A. Ferre Center of Beautiful Arts in San Juan, where the group was awarded a Tu Musica Award for "Best Salsa Recording of the Year". The event was made into a T.V. special titled "Raphy Leavitt and his Selecta Orchestra: 30 years of Music History". Rafael Hernandez (October 24, 1892 – December 11, 1965), who was born in the town of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, was a composer who is considered by many to be the greatest composer of Puerto Rican music. ...
2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of Freshwater The European Disability Year Events January January 1 - Luíz Inácio Lula Da Silva becomes the 37th President of Brazil. ...
Don Luis Alberto Ferré Aguayo (February 17, 1904 – October 21, 2003) was an engineer, industrialist, politician, philanthropist, and a patron of the arts. ...
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Raphy Leavitt and La Selecta continue to be active with musical presentations and tours.
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