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Welcome to our in-depth artist page for Cano Estremera, a Puerto Rican salsa icon whose improvisational soneos earned him enduring fame and the nicknames El Niño de Oro and El Dueño del Soneo. Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and celebrated for his fiery live performances, Cano’s career spanned from late 1970s collaborations with Bobby Valentín to a prolific solo catalog and collaborative projects. While we honor his artistry, note that posthumous releases and archival performances continue to surface, keeping his energy alive for fans around the world.