Arroz con Habichuela
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Arroz con Habichuela is the recent studio album
by El Gran Combo
released on November 28, 2006. The title of the album means "rice with beans" which is a popular plate in Puerto Rico
. It is also the first album that the newest member, Willie Sotelo, takes over the piano
for Rafael Ithier
, who is focusing more on directing the band. The album was released by Sony International and has already spawned a radio hit with its first single: "No Hay Manera". At the Latin Grammy Awards
of 2007 the Album was honored with Best Salsa Album.
2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards
Premios Lo Nuestro 2008
Arroz con Habichuela is the recent studio album
by El Gran Combo
released on November 28, 2006. The title of the album means "rice with beans" which is a popular plate in Puerto Rico
. It is also the first album that the newest member, Willie Sotelo, takes over the piano
for Rafael Ithier
, who is focusing more on directing the band. The album was released by Sony International and has already spawned a radio hit with its first single: "No Hay Manera". At the Latin Grammy Awards
of 2007 the Album was honored with Best Salsa Album.
2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards
Premios Lo Nuestro 2008
Arroz con Habichuela is the recent studio album
by El Gran Combo
released on November 28, 2006. The title of the album means "rice with beans" which is a popular plate in Puerto Rico
. It is also the first album that the newest member, Willie Sotelo, takes over the piano
for Rafael Ithier
, who is focusing more on directing the band. The album was released by Sony International and has already spawned a radio hit with its first single: "No Hay Manera". At the Latin Grammy Awards
of 2007 the Album was honored with Best Salsa Album.
2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards
Premios Lo Nuestro 2008
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by El Gran Combo
El Gran Combo
El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, commonly known as El Gran Combo, is a Puerto Rican Salsa music orchestra. It is Puerto Rico's most successful musical group, and one of the most popular salsa orchestras across Latin America...
released on November 28, 2006. The title of the album means "rice with beans" which is a popular plate in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
. It is also the first album that the newest member, Willie Sotelo, takes over the piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
for Rafael Ithier
Rafael Ithier
Rafael Ithier , is a Salsa musician and the founder of the highly successful orchestra El Gran Combo. Ithier was born in Río Piedras, now a part of greater San Juan.-Early years:...
, who is focusing more on directing the band. The album was released by Sony International and has already spawned a radio hit with its first single: "No Hay Manera". At the Latin Grammy Awards
Latin Grammy Awards
A Latin Grammy Award is an accolade by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry. Unlike the regular Grammy Award which primarily honors music produced in the United States, the Latin Grammy honors works produced anywhere around the...
of 2007 the Album was honored with Best Salsa Album.
Track listing
- "Si La Ves por Ahí"
- "Te Veo Nena"
- "No Hay Manera"
- "Arroz Con Habichuela"
- "Esa Mujer"
- "Como Tiembla el Alma"
- "Yo No Mendigo Amor"
- "Piénsalo"
- "No Te Detengas a Pensar"
- "No Sé Qué"
Chart position
| Year | Chart | Album | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Billboard Latin Tropical Albums | Arroz Con Habichuela | 1 |
| 2006 | Billboard Top Heatseekers | Arroz Con Habichuela | 13 |
| 2006 | Billboard Top Latin Albums | Arroz Con Habichuela | 21 |
Awards and nominations
Latin Grammy Awards of 2007| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Arroz Con Habichuela | Tropical Field - Best Salsa Album | Won |
2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Arroz Con Habichuela | Tropical Album of the Year Duo or Group | Nominated |
Premios Lo Nuestro 2008
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Arroz Con Habichuela | Tropical Album of the Year | Nominated |
Arroz con Habichuela is the recent studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by El Gran Combo
El Gran Combo
El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, commonly known as El Gran Combo, is a Puerto Rican Salsa music orchestra. It is Puerto Rico's most successful musical group, and one of the most popular salsa orchestras across Latin America...
released on November 28, 2006. The title of the album means "rice with beans" which is a popular plate in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
. It is also the first album that the newest member, Willie Sotelo, takes over the piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
for Rafael Ithier
Rafael Ithier
Rafael Ithier , is a Salsa musician and the founder of the highly successful orchestra El Gran Combo. Ithier was born in Río Piedras, now a part of greater San Juan.-Early years:...
, who is focusing more on directing the band. The album was released by Sony International and has already spawned a radio hit with its first single: "No Hay Manera". At the Latin Grammy Awards
Latin Grammy Awards
A Latin Grammy Award is an accolade by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry. Unlike the regular Grammy Award which primarily honors music produced in the United States, the Latin Grammy honors works produced anywhere around the...
of 2007 the Album was honored with Best Salsa Album.
Track listing
- "Si La Ves por Ahí"
- "Te Veo Nena"
- "No Hay Manera"
- "Arroz Con Habichuela"
- "Esa Mujer"
- "Como Tiembla el Alma"
- "Yo No Mendigo Amor"
- "Piénsalo"
- "No Te Detengas a Pensar"
- "No Sé Qué"
Chart position
| Year | Chart | Album | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Billboard Latin Tropical Albums | Arroz Con Habichuela | 1 |
| 2006 | Billboard Top Heatseekers | Arroz Con Habichuela | 13 |
| 2006 | Billboard Top Latin Albums | Arroz Con Habichuela | 21 |
Awards and nominations
Latin Grammy Awards of 2007| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Arroz Con Habichuela | Tropical Field - Best Salsa Album | Won |
2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Arroz Con Habichuela | Tropical Album of the Year Duo or Group | Nominated |
Premios Lo Nuestro 2008
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Arroz Con Habichuela | Tropical Album of the Year | Nominated |
Arroz con Habichuela is the recent studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by El Gran Combo
El Gran Combo
El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, commonly known as El Gran Combo, is a Puerto Rican Salsa music orchestra. It is Puerto Rico's most successful musical group, and one of the most popular salsa orchestras across Latin America...
released on November 28, 2006. The title of the album means "rice with beans" which is a popular plate in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
. It is also the first album that the newest member, Willie Sotelo, takes over the piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
for Rafael Ithier
Rafael Ithier
Rafael Ithier , is a Salsa musician and the founder of the highly successful orchestra El Gran Combo. Ithier was born in Río Piedras, now a part of greater San Juan.-Early years:...
, who is focusing more on directing the band. The album was released by Sony International and has already spawned a radio hit with its first single: "No Hay Manera". At the Latin Grammy Awards
Latin Grammy Awards
A Latin Grammy Award is an accolade by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry. Unlike the regular Grammy Award which primarily honors music produced in the United States, the Latin Grammy honors works produced anywhere around the...
of 2007 the Album was honored with Best Salsa Album.
Track listing
- "Si La Ves por Ahí"
- "Te Veo Nena"
- "No Hay Manera"
- "Arroz Con Habichuela"
- "Esa Mujer"
- "Como Tiembla el Alma"
- "Yo No Mendigo Amor"
- "Piénsalo"
- "No Te Detengas a Pensar"
- "No Sé Qué"
Chart position
| Year | Chart | Album | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Billboard Latin Tropical Albums | Arroz Con Habichuela | 1 |
| 2006 | Billboard Top Heatseekers | Arroz Con Habichuela | 13 |
| 2006 | Billboard Top Latin Albums | Arroz Con Habichuela | 21 |
Awards and nominations
Latin Grammy Awards of 2007| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Arroz Con Habichuela | Tropical Field - Best Salsa Album | Won |
2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Arroz Con Habichuela | Tropical Album of the Year Duo or Group | Nominated |
Premios Lo Nuestro 2008
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Arroz Con Habichuela | Tropical Album of the Year | Nominated |