Where The Rhythm of Puerto Rico Lives
About Combo Music
Our Story
Our Vision
Since 1969, Cartagena Entertainment & Management has represented music headliners with integrity and reliability, dedicated to the advancement of the Latin cultural experience.
Our History
Cartagena Entertainment & Management, LLC, which also operates under the imprint Viva Combo Music, Combo Records, and Rico Records is a storied organization in Latin music, deeply rooted in the salsa tradition and committed to preserving and promoting the legacy of its most important orchestras. Based in Union City, New Jersey, with an additional office in Puerto Rico, the company has long served as a pillar of artist management, booking, production, and distribution in the salsa world...
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Our Catalog Collection
Combo Records
Combo Records was established in 1969 with some of the most iconic artists in salsa music. This catalog has over 50 different albums from artists like El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico and Johnny Ventura.
Viva Combo Music
Established in 2001, Viva Combo Music consist of remixed and remastered best sellers from the Puerto Rico All-Stars, Cubana All-Stars, Mitchel Delgado, and El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico.
Rico Records
Rico Records was established as a key label in Puerto Rican and Latin music that highlights classic salsa, bolero, and tropical recordings. The catalog includes numerous albums from influential artists like La Protesta, Chaparro, and Grupo Fascinacion, whose music helped shape and preserve the sound of the Caribbean.
NELIZ
NELIZ was acquired in 1979 with music deeply rooted in tropical sounds of Sexteto, Bolero, Bachata, and Salsa from artists like Jose Miguel Class and Leonard Paniagua.
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