Richie Ray

Richie Ray a.k.a. "The King of Salsa" (February 15, 1945) born in New York City, is a pianist, singer, composer and religious minister.

Richie was born "Ricardo

Richie Ray a.k.a. "The King of Salsa" (February 15, 1945) born in New York City, is a pianist, singer, composer and religious minister.

Richie was born "Ricardo Maldonado", from Puerto Rican parents who emigrated to New York looking for work and a better way of life. His parents settled in the Brooklyn section of New York, where he was born. Richie's parents had him take piano lessons when they realized that Richie had musical inclinations. Richie started playing the piano when he was only seven years old.