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Quijano Joe And His OrchestraJoe Acosta Joe Acosta Puerto Rican Salsa musician (1950–2020) Joe Acosta (October 31, 1950 – April 6, 2020) was a salsa piano player and one of the pioneers of Latin music in the United States in the early 1970s.[1] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Joe Acosta Joe Acosta, 2006 Background information Born (1950-10-31)October 31, 1950 Santurce, Puerto Rico Origin New York, New York, United States Died April 6, 2020(2020-04-06) (aged 69) New York Genres Salsa Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter Instrument Piano Years active 1969–???? Labels Ghetto Website joeacostaband.com Close Born in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Acosta migrated to New York City in 1953 and settled in East Harlem, a neighborhood with many salsa musicians. Acosta started his first band… (Source: Wikipedia)
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