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Choco Orta sings: Yerbero Moderno
Salsa Diva and Sonera, Choco Orta (born on November 28, 1959 in the Santurce district of San Juan, Puerto Rico) has been recognized as a highly accomplished female singer, percussionist, actor and dancer. As a sonera, (improvisational vocalist) this Puerto Rican sensation has a passionate and extroverted style that makes the most of her sensual, deep and emotional contra-alto voice. The performer, whose real name is Virgen Milagros Orta RodrÃguez, is considered the natural successor to Celia Cruz.
Choco Orta: conga solo
As a singer, Choco has performed with the orchestras of Nacho Sanabria, Roberto Angleró, Waldo Borres and Julio “Gunda†Merced. She has recorded several albums including Reina del Sabor> and Sentimiento y Sabor. In the past few years, Choco has been singing all over Puerto Rico, France, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Chicago, Tampa (as Puerto Rican Cultural Ambassador), Miami, and New York City. The noted vocalist is also an accomplished actor appearing in various plays and films including the Banco Popular’s special on Puerto Rican music called Raices. Her feature films include Bala perdida (2003), Assassins (1995), and A Show of Force (1990). Choco has performed alongside numerous Masters of Salsa including Celia Cruz, Tito Puente and India.
Choco Orta: with Tito Puente, Joe Santiago, Chocolate Armenteros, Nicky Marrero
Choco Orta sings: Punto y se Acabo