Rik Indio

Rik Indio is a salsero of Puerto Rican origins whose sound is firmly rooted in the Nuyorican tradition, but equally informed by less urban Puerto Rican sources and Latin pop. His singles and albums have received considerable airplay, and his stage presence has been admired across the United States and the Caribbean. Born Ricardo Ramos in Paterson, New Jersey, Indio got the salsa bug early from his parents, who'd emigrated from Naguado, Puerto Rico. His father was a professional salsero and recorded four albums. He began singing at age eight, and while in high school decided ...