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Ray De La Paz, born Ray Hernández on August 20, 1949 in The Bronx, New York, is a distinguished salsa vocalist with a career spanning decades. From early collaborations with Louie Ramírez to his pivotal role as a vocalist and chorus singer in Ray Barretto's band, Ray has been a steady presence in the salsa scene. His work bridges traditional salsa dura with the romantic salsa era, and his contributions extend to the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, contributing to projects that earned critical acclaim, including a Grammy for Best Salsa Album. This artist page highlights his life, key recordings, and current touring activity.