Héctor Montaner

Héctor Montaner

Ricardo Montaner, born Héctor Eduardo Reglero Montaner on September 8, 1957, in Argentina, is an influential Argentine-born Venezuelan singer with a career spanning over four decades. Moving to Venezuela at age 6, Montaner began his musical journey performing in a church choir and soon gained attention with his song “Canta, viejo, canta” at a festival in Peru. He adopted the stage name Ricardo Montaner and, after recording his first single “Mares” in 1976, continued to build his reputation with performances, including a notable appearance at the Ancon Festival. His debut album, Cada Día (1983), laid the groundwork for future success, which came with hits like “Yo Que Te Amé” and “Vamos a Dejarlo” in 1987.

Montaner’s career skyrocketed with subsequent albums such as Ricardo Montaner 2 and Un Toque de Misterio, featuring iconic songs like “Tan Enamorados” and “La Cima del Cielo.” His influence extended across Latin America, earning him four platinum albums in Argentina. Montaner’s 1992 album, Los Hijos del Sol, included the hit “Castillo Azul” and saw him perform to a sold-out Madison Square Garden audience. Recognized for his songwriting prowess, he collaborated with top Latin American songwriters and broke records in 1995 by performing three concerts in one day in Puerto Rico. His albums Una Mañana y un Camino and Viene del Alma continued to showcase his talents, with Montaner earning numerous awards and a dedicated following in the Latin music world.