Years active 1978 (1978)–1998 | Website N/A | |
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Labels Gema Records, Artomax Records, Top Ten Hits Records, Ringo Records , Platano Records Associated acts Eudes Feliz, Willie Berrios, Martin Martinez, La Nueva Patrulla 15, Las Nenas De Ringo y Jossie, Zona Roja, Wilfrido Vargas, Tony Ramirez, Cheo Quiñones, Hansel, Vico C Albums Exitos, O.k.... All Right!, Noches de Copas Genres Music of the Dominican Republic, Tropical music Members Esteban Grullon, Alfred Cotto, Carlos Aviles, Alcides Gil, Arelis Peguero | ||
Jossie Esteban y la Patrulla 15 is a leading merengue band from Dominican Republic, formed by Jossie Esteban (born Esteban Grullón) and Alberto Martínez (known as Ringo).
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The group was formed by these Dominican childhood friends in May 1979, and included musicians from Puerto Rico, but mostly Dominican Republic. Their debut album El Cuchu Cu Cha was a hit, and since then they have recorded more than 20 records, winning awards such as “the gold congo” in Colombia, “orchestra of the year” in New York, and a number of platinum discs. Some of their hit songs are "Agua de Coco" (Coconut Water), "Pirulo", "El Can" (The Party), "Un hombre busca una mujer" (a man looks for a woman), "Enamoraito" (love-struck) etc.
Since 1992 Jossie Esteban has also been part of the successful merengue threesome Zona Roja.
Mr. Esteban is a born-again Christian.
Musicians of La Patrulla 15
Songs
El CantineroOk All Right! · 1988
El Moreno EstáOk All Right! · 1988
El TigueronHotter Than Ever · 2008