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PABLO “EL INDIO” ROSARIO

Singer, composer, percussionist, and musical director from New York

This month, our spotlight shines on a remarkable Nuyorican musician born in Brooklyn, New York: percussionist, composer, and singer Pablo “El Indio” Rosario, son of Doña Dora Sánchez of San Juan and Don Pablo Rosario Ruiz from Santurce, Puerto Rico.

Born on October 9, 1948, Pablo Rosario comes from a musical family. He was directly influenced by his mother, who was a singer, his father, who also sang and played bass and guitar, and his uncle Justito Rosario, who taught him to play the tumbadora and quinto at a very young age. He later learned to play bongos and timbales. His first performances were with his uncle’s group, with whom he recorded a 45 RPM single.

By age 14, Pablo could already sing and write songs. Through his friendship with Raymond Maldonado Morales, brother of Ricardo Maldonado Morales, Pablo began his professional music career with Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz. In 1966, they released the album Se Soltó, which featured the track Azucaré y Bongo, composed by Rosario. He later composed another piece for Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz, Chacha Huele Chango, included in the iconic 1971 album El Bestial Sonido de…

However, Pablo’s musical footprint predates even that. In 1965, Cuban musician Félix “Pupi” Legarreta, originally from Cienfuegos, released the album Pupi y su Charanga on Remo Records, listing Pablo Rosario as one of the vocalists.

The nickname “El Indio” was given to Pablo Rosario by musicians Eddie “Guagua” Rivera, Tony Jiménez, and Larry Harlow at the beginning of their studio collaborations. Pablo went on to record several albums with Harlow.

In the mid-1960s, Pablo was part of a group in New York called La Caribe, alongside Eddie Echeverría, and together they also recorded a 45 RPM single. In 1966, he joined Willie Colón’s band and recorded Colón’s first two albums with singer Héctor Pérez Martínez, who would later be known as Héctor Lavoe. These albums were titled El Malo and The Hustler. El Indio Rosario also performed and recorded with Mongo Santamaría in the early 1970s and claims to have played with Mongo for 15 years.

As previously mentioned, Pablo Rosario joined Larry Harlow’s orchestra in 1972 and recorded around ten albums between 1973 and 1998, playing bongo, timbales, cowbell, and güiro. These albums include: the emblematic Hommy (A Latin Opera), Salsa, Live in Quad, Con Mi Viejo Amigo, El Jardinero Del Amor, La Raza Latina – A Salsa Suite, El Albino Divino, Yo Soy Latino, and Larry Harlow’s Latin Legends Band 1998.

Pablo Rosario’s extensive list of collaborations includes: Wuelfo Gutiérrez, Justo Betancourt, Markolino Dimond, Chico O’Farrill, Chivirico Dávila, Ismael Miranda, Celia Cruz & Willie Colón, Luis “Perico” Ortiz, Andy Montañez & Pellín Rodríguez, Carlos “Patato” Valdés, Ernie Agosto & La Conspiración, Tito Valentín, Kim De Los Santos, Batacumbele, Ángel Canales, Viti Ruiz, Frank Ferrer, Descarga Boricua, Rafu Warner, Víctor Manuelle, Gilberto Santa Rosa, and Pedro Bermúdez.

His favorite percussionists include: Mike Collazo, Orestes Vilató, and Nicky Marrero on timbales; Mongo Santamaría, Tommy López, Ray Barretto, and Ángel “Cachete” Maldonado on congas; and Lil Ray Romero, Armando Peraza, Johnny “Dandy” Rodríguez, Chucky López, and Jack Costanzo on bongos.

Pablo’s contributions to music are so vast that many of his recordings go uncredited. Some of the groups and artists he performed or recorded with—sometimes uncredited—include: Joe Quijano’s Orchestra, Charlie Palmieri, Los Barbarian, Borincuba, Orquesta Broadway, Salsa Fever, Rubén Blades, Junior González, Guarayson, Pedro Rivera Toledo, Iris Chacón, Lucecita Benítez, José Nogueras, Nydia Caro, Lissette, Chucho Avellanet, Cuco Peña, Gilberto Monroig, Daniel Santos, Antonio Caban Vale “El Topo,” Alberto Carrión & Lucecita Benítez (Tribute Concert to Julia De Burgos & Luis Palés Matos – University of Puerto Rico, 1978), and Danny Rivera, among many others.

cantantes, algunas con los que solo toco en presentaciones, con otros grabo, aunque los créditos no lo señalan; entre los que se tienen: La Orquesta de Joe Quijano, Charlie Palmieri, Los Barbarian, Borincuba, Orquesta Broadway, Salsa Fever, Rubén Blades, Junior González, Guarayson, Pedro Rivera Toledo, Iris Chacón, Lucecita Benítez, José Nogueras, Nydia Caro, Lissette, Chucho Avellant, Cuco Peña, Gilberto Monroig, Daniel Santos, Antonio Caban Vale “El Topo”, Alberto Carrión & Lucecita Benítez (Concierto Tributo a Julia De Burgos & Luis Pales Matos – University of Puerto Rico 1978), Chucho Avellanet, Danny Rivera, Gilberto Monroig y un gran etc.

One of Pablo Rosario’s most fascinating traits is his skill as a music scholar. He’s a true professor of our music. Interviews available online reveal his vast knowledge of instruments, rhythms, genres, artists, and even precise historical dates. All of this is complemented by more than six decades of stories and experiences with countless musicians and bands.

Pablo Rosario also recorded in other genres, including jazz, reggae, funk/soul, electronic, pop, and rock. He even recorded with British musician David Robert Jones, better known as David Bowie, appearing on several of his albums. Additionally, Pablo performed with various groups in Puerto Rico and formed his own jazz and Latin jazz band called Orinoco in 1987. Although they recorded material, it was never publicly released.

A deeply moving aspect of Pablo “El Indio” Rosario’s life is the affection and respect he had for legendary conguero Ramón “Mongo” Santamaría. Pablo paid tribute to him with a heartfelt farewell letter after Mongo’s death in February 2003, which can be heard online at:
 https://www.facebook.com/ConSalsaJoseMasso/videos/405854304162722

Musical Chronology of Pablo “El Indio” Rosario

1948
  • Pablo Rosario Sánchez is born on October 9, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York, to Puerto Rican parents Pablo Rosario Ruiz and Dora Sánchez. He was musically influenced by his father, who sang and played both guitar and bass, and by his uncle, who taught him the fundamentals of music and how to play congas. .
1959
  • On March 17, 1959, he played his first musical gig alongside Richie Ray and Raymond Maldonado. It was his first paid job as a musician, earning him 3 dollars—something Pablo Rosario proudly recalls. .
1960
  • At the age of twelve, he recorded for the first time with his uncle’s ensemble. They released a 45 RPM record featuring two Arsenio Rodríguez songs: “Blanca Paloma” and “Oye mi Bajo,” credited to Justito Rosario y su Orquesta. .
1962
  • In 1974, Pablo Rosario received a graduation gift from The Juilliard School: a trip to Puerto Rico. This was his first time visiting the island, where he met his extended family in the Barrio Obrero neighborhood of Santurce. .
1965
  • Cuban musician Félix “Pupi” Legarreta and his charanga released the album Pupi and His Charanga on the Remo Records label. This LP included rhythms like chachachá, danzón, guaracha, bolero, pachanga, son, and son montuno. Featured tracks include: “El Platanal De Bartolo,” “Un Caramelo Para Margot,” “Son De La Loma,” “La Ruñidera,” “No Hace Falta Papel,” “Consuélate Como Yo,” and “Yo No Camino Más.” Vocals were handled by Pablito Rosario, Roberto Rodríguez, and Vitin López. .
1966
  • Ricardo Ray recorded the LP Se Soltó – On the Loose for Alegre Records, featuring bolero, boogaloo, chachachá, danzón, guaguancó, Latin jazz, and salsa. Songs include “Danzón Boogaloo,” “El Señor Embajador,” “Guaguancó in Jazz,” “Sé Que Te Vas,” “Suite Noro Morales,” and “Azúcar y Bongó,” composed by Pablito Rosario and Ricardo Ray, produced by Pancho Cristal. .
1967
  • Willie Colón’s debut album El Malo, released by Fania Records, showcased genres like boogaloo, chachachá, descarga, guaguancó, salsa, and son montuno. Featuring Pablo Rosario on bongos, other highlights included “Jazzy,” “Borinquen,” “El Malo,” “Chonqui,” and “Quimbombó.” The lineup included Eddie “Guagua” Rivera on bass, Mario Galagarza on congas, Héctor Lavoe on vocals, Nick Marrero on timbales, and backing vocals by Elliot Romero and Yayo El Indio. .
1968

  • El álbum The Hustler de Willie Colón, con Pablo Rosario en los bongos, fue lanzado por Fania Records en 1968. Este LP también contó con la participación del pianista Mark Dimond. A continuación, se presenta la lista de canciones:

  • "The Hustler" – Willie Colón

  • "Qué Lío" – Héctor Lavoe, Joe Cuba, Willie Colón

  • "Montero" – Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón

  • "Se Acaba Este Mundo" – Willie Colón

  • "Guajirón" – Mark Dimond

  • "Eso Se Baila Así" – Willie Colón

  • "Havana" – Willie Colón

1969
  • In 1969, Pablo Rosario enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era.
1971
  • Ricardo Ray and Bobby Cruz released the landmark album El Bestial Sonido De... for Vaya Records, blending bolero, bossa nova, descarga, guaguancó, and salsa. Among hits like “Sonido Bestial,” “No Tin Pena,” and “La Vimari,” was “Cha Huele Chango,” composed by Pablito Rosario. Musicians included Manolito González on bongos, cowbell, and timbales; José Hidalgo “Mañengue” on congas; and Charlie “El Pirata” Cotto on timbales. That same year, Rosario played live shows in New York with pianist Markolino Dimond, later recording with him and singer Frankie Dante.
1972
  • Rosario returned to Puerto Rico to reconnect with extended family in Santurce. Mongo Santamaría released Up from the Roots on Atlantic Records, an Afro-Cuban LP featuring Pablo Rosario on bongos and cowbell in tracks like “Ebora,” “En La Habana,” “Abacua,” “Pan De Maíz,” “Sofrito,” and “Little Angel.” The orchestra La Conspiración recorded its second album for Vaya Records titled La Conspiración, led by trumpeter Ernie Agosto. The LP features tracks like “La Niche,” “Tengo Poder,” “La Voz,” “Oriza,” and “La Conspiración,” co-written by Ernie Agosto and Pablo Rosario. Vocalists included Adalberto Santiago, Héctor Lavoe, Justo Betancourt, and Willie Colón.
1973
  • The **Harlow** orchestra recorded the innovative Latin opera **Hommy** for the Fania Records label. The album is a mix of bolero, chachachá, guaracha, rumba, salsa, and son.
  • **Pablo Rosario** was in charge of the bongos and güiro throughout the album. Additional compositions and vocals are by Heny Álvarez, and the arrangements were done by **Larry Harlow**. Below is the tracklist:
    • **"Es Un Varón"** – vocals by Justo Betancourt
    • **"Quirinbomboro"** – with **Pablo Rosario** on timbales
    • **"Mantecadito"** – with **Rosario** on güiro and timbales
    • **"Cari-Caridad"** – with timbales
    • **"Final - Mírame / Óyeme"** – with **Rosario** on güiro
1974
  • The album **Salsa** by Orchestra Harlow, released by Fania Records, features **Rosario** on bongos, güiro, and timbales. Vocals are by Junior González. Songs include: **"No Quiero," "La Cartera," "Popo Pa' Mí," "No Hay Amigo," "Suéltame," "El Paso De Encarnación," "Wampo,"** and **"Silencio."**
  • **Rosario** also joined José Mangual Jr. and Milton Cardona on the Latin jazz album **Latin Rhythm Sampler** (Latin Percussion label). The album includes songs such as: **"Introducción," "Cha-Cha," "Mambo," "Guaguancó,"** and **"Merengue."**
  • On the album **Live at Yankee Stadium** (Vaya Records) by Mongo Santamaría, **Rosario** participated on the bongos.
  • **Rosario** also played the bongos for the album **El Sonido De La 4** by Wuelfo Gutiérrez (Inca Records) on songs like **"Te Voy A Dar"** and **"Síguelo / Que Se Sepa."**
  • On the self-titled album by Justo Betancourt (Discophon), **Rosario** participated on the bongos on songs like **"Sigo Bravo," "No Se Lo Diga A Papá," "Matancero Soy," "Lluvia Cruel,"** and **"No Me Vayas a Engañar."**
  • **Rosario** also played the bongos on the album **Live in Quad** by Orchestra Harlow (Fania Records), with songs like **"Señor Sereno," "Gracia Divina," "La Cartera," "Tumba Y Bongó,"** and **"Arsenio."**
  • The album cover was designed by **Charlie Rosario**, Pablo's brother, who worked on many of the album covers on which Pablo participated.
1975

  • Mark Alexander Dimond, known as Markolino, was a renowned American pianist and composer. Alongside Dominican vocalist Frankie Dante, he recorded the iconic salsa and Latin jazz album Beethoven’s V, released by Cotique Records. It featured tracks like “Los Rumberos,” “El Quinto de Beethoven” (by Mark Dimond), “Maraquero” (also by Dimond), and “Por Qué Adoré” (by Catalino Curet Alonso). On bongos: Nicky Marrero and Pablito Rosario. Arrangements by Dimond and Marty Sheller, piano by Mark Dimond, and production by Larry Harlow.

1976
  • The album **Belmonte & His Afro Latin 7 – Olé!**, recorded for Philips Records, features a fusion of mambo and Afro-Cuban jazz. Among the musicians are Edward Rivera, Orestes Vilató, Harry Viggiano, **Pablo Rosario**, and **Nicky Marrero**. Songs like **"Peanut Vendor," "Capullito De Alelí," "Piccalo," "Mambo Mongo," "Wachi Wada," "Misirlou,"** and **"Philadelphia Mambo"** were recorded on July 26, 1976, in New York.
  • The legendary Cuban trumpeter and arranger **Chico O'Farrill** released **Latin Roots** with his N.Y. Latin All Stars on Philips Records, a Latin jazz gem that featured **Pablo Rosario** on the bongos.
  • **Larry Harlow** and **Ismael Miranda** released **Con Mi Viejo Amigo** (Fania Records), with **Rosario** once again on the bongos.
  • Fania also released **El Jardinero del Amor** by Orchestra Harlow, with **Rosario** playing the bongos and güiro on songs like **"Lo Que Está Pasando," "Se Cerró La Puerta"** (by Junior González), **"El Jardinero del Amor," "Dumdunbanza"** (Arsenio Rodríguez), and **"Cuento Carabalí"** (Milton Cardona).
  • The cover of **El Sol de la Música Latina**, the Grammy-winning album by **Eddie Palmieri**, was designed by **Charlie Rosario**, Pablo's brother.
  • The R&B and soul icon **Luther Vandross** released **Luther** (Primary Wave Music), with **Pablo Rosario** participating on percussion.
1977

  • Chivirico Dávila released his solo album Brindando Alegría (Cotique Records) with genres like bolero, chachachá, guaguancó, guajira, salsa, and son montuno. Bongos by Nicky Marrero and Pablo Rosario. Five songs were composed by Chivirico, including “Lloviendo En Puerto Rico,” “Llegó Su Fin,” and “Cangrejero.” Other contributors: Eddie Martínez Sr., Louie Ramírez, Louie Cruz, Marty Sheller, and Sonny Bravo. Ismael Miranda’s album No Voy al Festival (Fania Records) featured Rosario on percussion. Tracks include: “No Voy al Festival,” “A México Con Amor,” “Como Mi Pueblo,” “Tú Me Abandonaste,” and “Vuelve Cipriano.” Celia Cruz and Willie Colón teamed up for Only They Could Have Made This Album (Vaya Records), with Pablo Rosario on percussion. Songs include: “Usted Abusó,” “A Papá,” “Plazos Traicioneros,” “Dulce Habanera,” “Rinkinkalla,” and “Burundanga.” Rosario played bongos and güiro on La Raza Latina – A Salsa Suite by Orchestra Harlow (Fania), Larry Harlow’s fifth album featuring Pablito “El Indio” Rosario. .

1978
  • Once again with Orchestra Harlow, **Pablo Rosario** participated in the album **El Albino Divino**, which featured vocalist **Néstor Sánchez**. This Fania Records LP includes the songs **"Suena la Quija," "Sabrosona," "Guarachando Contento,"** and **"Roncona,"** on which **Rosario** played the bongos and güiro.
  • **Luis “Perico” Ortiz** released his solo album **My Own Image** (Turnstyle Records), a Latin jazz and salsa LP on which **Rosario** played the bongos, cowbell, and other percussion instruments on the album's eight songs.
1979
  • Puerto Rican singers **Andy Montañez** and **Pellín Rodríguez** released the album **Encuentro Cercano de Dos Grandes** (Velvet / Continental de Discos), on which **Rosario** played the bongos. The songs include: **"Alacrán," "Mango del Monte," "A Mi Manera," "La Salsa La Traigo Yo," "Alma Libre," "Busca Tu Pareja," "Trata de Querer," "Consentida," "La Dulzura De Tus Besos,"** and **"El Ciego."**
  • In 1979, **Rosario** also participated on percussion for the album **Tierra, Música y Sentimiento** by **Tito Valentín y El Grupo Ají Bravo**, featuring vocalist Tito Gómez (Nuestra Records). This jíbaro and plena album, produced by Tony Conga, includes the songs: **"En Mi Tierra," "Jíbaro," "Anhelante," "Pepe Juan," "Voy A Cantar," "No Me Toques, Sara," "Fiesta En Naranjito,"** and **"Cosas Del Campo."**
1979
Kim De Los Santos and his orchestra debuted with Kimawi (Joy Records). It featured the breakout hit “Levántate Adrián” and songs like “Dinamita,” “Idolatría,” “Mi Alegría,” and “Facundo.” Pablo Rosario played timbales. Arrangements by Luis García and Luis Sisinio García; piano by Mario Román.
1981
  • The renowned percussionist, musical director, and composer **Ángel “Cachete” Maldonado**, founder of the group Batacumbele, recorded his debut album **Con Un Poco de Songo** for the Tierrazo label. **Pablo Rosario** participated on güiro and percussion, while Jerry Medina contributed with background vocals, trumpet, and lead vocals on five of the album’s seven tracks: **“Se Le Ve,” “La Jibarita,” “A La I Olé,” “La Piyé,”** and **“Batacumbele.”**
  • That same year, **Pablo Rosario** played the bongos and cowbell on **Larry Harlow's** album **Yo Soy Latino**, released by Fania Records. The LP includes tracks such as **“Yo Soy Latino,” “Ametralladora,” “Guajira Simale,” “Mango del Monte,”** and **“De Pescado Nada.”**
1984

  • Ramón “Mongo” Santamaría and His Latin-Jazz Orchestra released Free Spirit (Espíritu Libre) under Tropical Budda Records in the U.S. Pablo Rosario played bongos on this Afro-Cuban LP.

1985
  • One of the last albums recorded by **Héctor Lavoe**, **Reventó** (Fania Records), features the participation of **Pablo “El Indio” Rosario** on bongos and cowbell. The album includes the songs: **"De Qué Tamaño Es Tu Amor," "La Vida Es Bonita," "Don Fulano De Tal," "La Fama," "Déjala Que Siga," "Cáncer,"** and **"Porque No Puedo Ser Feliz."** Other musicians who contributed to the album are Johnny Pacheco (güiro), Héctor Casanova (maracas), pianists Isidro Infante and Joe Torres, Richie Ray (piano solo on track B2), and Ricardo Marrero on vibraphone and cuica.
  • That same year, Puerto Rican singer **Ángel Canales**, a native of Santurce, included **Pablo Rosario** on bongos for his album **Ya Es Tiempo (It's Time)** (Selanac Records). The songs on this record are: **"Ángel Canales Theme Song," "No Te Asombres," "He Tratado De Olvidarte," "Aguacate Perfumado," "Una Buena Mujer Para Compañera," "Quisqueya,"** and **"Dilema De Amor."**
1986

  • Japanese jazz fusion group Casiopea, founded in 1976 by guitarist Issei Noro and bassist Tetsuo Sakurai, recorded the album Sun for Alfa Records. Pablo Rosario contributed Latin percussion.

1987

  • Mongo Santamaría released his fourth album featuring Pablo Rosario, titled Soy Yo (Concord Picante). Rosario played bongos, cowbell, güiro, and percussion on this Latin jazz and guaguancó LP. Tracks include: “La Manzana (The Apple),” “Sweet Love,” “Soy Yo (That's Me),” “Mayeya,” “Oasis,” “Smooth Operator,” and “Un Día de Playa (A Day at the Beach).” .

1988

  • Viti Ruiz, brother of Frankie Ruiz and born in Paterson, New Jersey, recorded Sedúceme (Combo Records). The LP includes the hit “Entre Familia,” arranged by Máximo Torres and written by Tite Curet Alonso, with Pablo Rosario on bongos. Puerto Rican singer Juan Padín (of Río Piedras) released ¡Ahora Sí! (Top Ten Hits), a bolero, plena, and salsa album with Rosario on bongos, joined by José Mangual Jr. and Luis Bauzá.

1989

  • Producer and artist promoter Frank Ferrer released the album Puerto Rico 2013 (Tele Cumbre Records), featuring “Hermano Héctor” by Tite Curet Alonso, “Vieques,” and “Elegía Pa’l Sonero” by Ferrer. Pablo Rosario played bongos, güiro, and cowbell.

1990

  • Singer Rafel “Rafu” Warner of Santurce released Entrégate (Sonotone Records) in the U.S. The LP includes eight tracks featuring Rosario and Willie López on bongos.

1991

  • Ángel Canales and his orchestra released El Diferente (Greatest Hits Live) (Top Hits), a CD compilation featuring Pablo Rosario on bongos on tracks like “Saraguey Santoja,” “El Cantante y la Orquesta,” “Perico Macumba,” and “Bomba Carambomba.”

1993

  • The album Masterpiece by Cuban percussionist Carlos “Patato” Valdés was originally recorded in 1984–85 and later released on CD by Messidor. Produced by pianist Jorge Dalto and Patato, it includes a track titled “Feliz Navidad” with Pablo Rosario on claves, drums, and chorus.

1997

  • Puerto Rican rocker Millo Torres and his band El Tercer Planeta released Soñando Realidad (Tribal Vibes Music), a reggae CD with Rosario on bongos, congas, and percussion.

1998
  • **Rosario** composed and sang the track **“Roberto y Tirabala,”** performed by Andy Montañez, on the album **Somos 21 – Roberto Clemente: Un Tributo Musical** (Ryko Latino). Other tracks on the album include: **“Roberto Piano”** (Ismael Miranda), **“Sueño de un Niño”** (Tito Allen), **“Orgullo de Borinquen”** (Lefty Pérez), **“Clemente (Estrella 21)”** (Edel Borrero) and **“Jardinero del Amor”** (Wichy Camacho).
  • **Larry Harlow** released **Latin Legends Band 1998** (Jerry Masucci Music, Inc.), an Afro-Cuban, Latin Jazz, and Salsa CD, in which **Rosario** participated on the bongos. The tracks are: **“Marilú,” “Palo Duro,” “La Boda de Anna,” “El Jamaiquino,” “Caribe,”** and **“Latin Legends.”**
  • **Ángel “Cachete” Maldonado** and his **Majaderos** recorded an album that featured Tego Calderón. The tracks include: **“La Colora,” “Guayama,” “La Vaca Rumbera,” “Mañana es Domingo,” “Mayito y Maricela,” “El Mono,”** and **“Herencia Rumbera,”** with vocals by **Pablito Rosario**.
1999

  • Millo Torres y El Tercer Planeta released their second album Caminando (Wea Latina, Inc.). A reggae CD featuring Rosario on bongos, congas, percussion, and chorus.

2004
  • **Gilberto Santa Rosa** released the album **Auténtico** (Sony U.S. Latin) with 14 songs, on which **Pablo Rosario** participated in the following tracks:
    • **"Traigo de Todo"** – **Rosario** on timbales.
    • **"Enséñame a Vivir Sin Ti"** – **Rosario** on cajón, percussion, and handclaps.
    • **"El Rincón de Mis Ansias"** – **Rosario** on timbales and maracas.
    • **"Juan Manuel"** – **Rosario** on güiro.
  • **Carlos “Patato” Valdés** also released **El Hombre** (PM Records), a jazz CD on which **Pablo Rosario** participated in percussion.
2006

  • Puerto Rican singer Víctor Manuelle released Decisión Unánime (Norte – 8287 676390 2), a salsa and ballad CD featuring Rosario on percussion.

2008

  • Descarga Boricua, founded in 1994 by Frank Ferrer, released Salseando (Tierrason), a double salsa CD featuring Rosario on bongos. Tracks include: “Caridad,” “El Swing,” “Señor Sereno,” “La Cartera,” “Pa’ Bravo Yo,” “Ahí Na’má,” “Trucutú,” and “Lluvia.” Singers featured: Adalberto Santiago, Frankie Vázquez, Herman Olivera, Ray De La Paz, Tito Allen, and Wichy Camacho.

2020
  • **Pablo “El Indio” Rosario** was inducted into the Puerto Rico Music Hall of Fame during a ceremony held on January 29, 2020.
  • He also participated in the recording of the track **“Yo Vengo a Ofrecer Mi Corazón”** by Daniel Díaz and Jafet Murguía at the La Cuerda studio in Gurabo, Puerto Rico. In this recording, **Pablo “El Indio” Rosario** played the güiro, and the other participating musicians were:
    • **Daniel Díaz**: Congas and vocals.
    • **Jafet Murguía**: Congas and vocals.
    • **Alexander López**: Bass and vocals.
    • **Elías Meister**: Guitar.
    • **Miguel Camilo**: Piano.
    • **Noel Rosado**: Vocals, percussion (guagua).
2022
  • **Gilberto Santa Rosa** released the album **Colegas** (Inner Cat Music Group ICMG), a 19-track CD featuring numerous musicians. **Pablo Rosario** contributed on percussion on the following tracks: **“La Familia,” “Camínalo,” “Que se Sepa,” “Sonerito,” “Nos Vamos a Bailar el Son,” “Bailadores,” “El Mejor Sonero,” “Estoy Como Nunca,” “La Fonda de Bienvenido,” “Ban Quere,”** and **“Guateque de Chombo.”**
2023

  • Pianist, arranger, and composer Pedro Bermúdez released La Revelación in 2023. Tracks include: “Soy El Bongo,” “Justicia Ciega,” “El Terror De La Mar,” “Para Los Pollos,” “Lo Que Te Traigo,” “La Cosecha,” “La Verdad y La Revelación,” “El Jíbaro y Su Libertad,” “Tú Guión De Fantasía,” “Dime Tú Si Eres Sonero,” “El Tiempo Que Pasé,” and “Ramón y Marcela.” Pablo “El Indio” Rosario appears as guest bongo player. ”

This work from our website www.latinastereo.com is an introduction to the musical career of Maestro Pablo El Indio Rosario Sánchez, singer, musician, percussionist, composer, and music researcher, in recognition of a magnificent career spanning more than six decades of contributions to our culture. Thank you, Maestro Pablo Rosario Sánchez.

Discography

Long live music!
Long live salsa!
Long live Pablo Rosario!

LIST OF SALSEROS

•https://podcastinglatinastereo.podbean.com/e/especiales-de-festivo-pablo-el-indio-rosario-18-de-octubre-de-2021/
•https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/pablo-rosario/credits/
•https://worldmusiccentral.org/2015/11/27/les-moncada-chats-with-latin-percussion-legend-pablito-rosario/
•https://www.elvocero.com/escenario/espectaculos/pablito-rosario-en-tributo-musical/article_82e62ea8-676e-11ed-baf
e-6b3d0a4b150c.html
•https://www.facebook.com/ConSalsaJoseMasso/videos/405854304162722 Entrevista con el Indio Rosario…
•https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=1077896032904111 Otra entrevista con Pablito Rosario.
•https://www.solarlatinclub.com/pedro-bermudez-la-revelacion/
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD7xXoD0QWY

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