Orquesta Arabú Orquesta Arabú is composed of musicians from Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and Santo Domingo. Its goal is to interpret the classic "Latin Music" repertoire from the 1970's, 1980's, and 1990's. Because of its contagious rhythms, this orchestra has become a favorite of the targeted audience which likes good Latin music. Orquesta Arabú is based out of Chicago. Eduardo Arabú (trumpet) was born in Caracas, Venezuela. Arabú performed with the most popular artists in Latin music including Billo's Caracas Boys, Sonora Matanzera, Andy Montanez, Adalberto Santiago, Marvin Santiago, and Tito Puente. He is the music director of Orquesta Arabú. Elliot Espada (trumpet) was born in Chicago, IL of Puertorrican parents. He has played with numerous Latin orchestras including Orquesta Isla, Orquesta 809, Orquesta Edenezer, Orquesta Arallue, and Orquesta Benji y su Merenbanda. Freddy Kenton (vocal soloist) was born the Dominican Republic where he sang with Johnny Ventura, Primitivo Santos, Rafael Labasta, Bonny Cepepa y Los Kenton then became a recording artist under TH Records where he recorded seven solo albums. Luis Loubriel (trumpet) was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Loubriel has performed with the Somohano Orchestra, Andy Montanez, Minnesota Orchestra, Canadian Brass Quintet, Samuel del Real, and the Puerto Rico Symphony. Richy Morales (congas) was born in Chicago, Il of Purtorrican parents. Morales has played with the best latin orchestras in Chicago including Samuel del Real, Andy Montanez, and Orquesta Arabú. Raul Ortiz (timbales) was born in Puerto Rico. Ortiz was voted "best timbales player" in Chicago by the Ritmo Awards in the year 2000. He has played with Orquesta Arabú, Andy Montanez, and he is the music director of Mambo Express. Richy Santiago (bongo) was born in Chicago, IL of Puertorrican parents. Santiago has played with Orquesta Fuego, Orquesta Arabú, and he has accompanied various solo artists. Santiago is also a well known audio engineer in Chicago. Roberto Serrano (bass) was born in Chicago, IL of Puertorrican parents. He has played with Orquesta La Cocecha, Orquesta Sabor, Carlito Rey, and Diego del Real. In Puerto Rico he played with Orquesta Vibracion. Samples Guaguanco del Amo - Pete Conde Salve Sabrosa - Gran Combo Sun Sun Babae - Tito Allen Las Muchachas - Johnny Pacheco Repertoire List for Orquesta Arabú Salsas y Cumbias Amparo Arrebato - Richy Ray Sun Sun Babae - Tito Allen Guaguanco del Amor - Pete Conde Ahora Si - Just Betancuour Esencia del Guguanco - Pacheco Vive y Vacila - Ray Barreto Cabo E - Richy Ray Idilio - Willy Colon Las Muchachas - Johnny Pacheco Rebelion - Joe Arroyo Micaela - Pete Rodriguez Quitate la Mscara - Ray Barreto Cucala - Celia Cruz Catalina la O - Pacheco/Pete Conde Cali Aji - Grupo Niche Por Eso - Tito Allen Primoroso Cantar - Pacheco Tu Carinito - Puertorrican Power Que locura - Lalo Rodriquez Sopita en Botella - Celia Cruz La Pollera Colora - Sonora Poncena Mirame de Frente - Ray Barreto Quitate tu - Estrellas de Fania Torero - Guayacan Lloraras - Oscar d'Leon El Negro Bembon - Ismael Rivera Besitos de Coco - Sonora Matancera La Vida es un Carnaval - Celia Cruz Que bailen to - Dimencion Latina El hijo de Tuta - Ponle Punto - Johnny Pacheco Amparito - Maracaibo 15 Me voy pa' la Habana - Sonora MatanceraMambo #5 - Mix Ano Viejo - Tony Camargo Desesperada Mente - Mike Anthony Ritmo Tambo y Flores - Celia Cruz Hasta Luego - Tito Allen El Raton - Cheo Fel;iciano Adiviname y Olvidare - Ray Barreto Karatatiski - Mon Rivera Las Caraquenas - Richy Ray Caballo Viejo - Roberto Torres La Cumbia - X Mentirosa - Pastor Lopez Canonazo - Sonora Matancera Merengues Esa Nena no me Quiere - La Makina Cuando se Acaba el Placer - X Salve Sabrosa - Gran Combo Nadie se Muere - La Makina Mi Reina - Grupo Kaos Anoche Sone - Billo's Caracas Boys Tu Sonrisa - Elvin Crespo Cobarde - X Suavemente - Elvin Crespo Linda Eh - X Compadre Pedro Juan - X Abusadora - Wildfrido Vargas Boleros He Perdido una Perla - Celio Gonzales Madirgal - Danny Rivera Convergencia - Johnny Pacheco Lagrimas y Tristeza - X Amor Perdido - Pete Conde