Due to the politically unstable situation in Cuba, Willy Chirino was sent as a child to foster parents in the United States, where he has always lived. Chirino grew up with Caribbean music and at the age of sixteen he played with legendary artists such as Tito Puente and Julio Gutierrez. He helped create the 'Miami salsa sound' and composed over a hundred songs, including the hits Soy and Nuestra
… Dia Viene Llegando, sung by Celia Cruz, The Gypsy Kings and many others. In addition to being a successful lyricist, he is one of the most sought-after producers of tropical music. He released the album Afro-disiac on his own label Latinum Music. This album offers something for everyone with a wide span of Caribbean styles; it is a colorful mix of salsa, rumba, merengue, ballads and latin pop. (SvdP)more