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Frankie Ruiz
August 9, 1998
Puerto rican salsa singer, songwriter (1958–1998)
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Jose Antonio Torresola Ruiz, aka Frankie Ruiz, was an American salsa singer who was also referred to as The Father of Salsa.
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- Anniversary · August 9
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