Adalberto Bravo

Adalberto Bravo (February 1, 1965 – April 19, 2026), was an American-born Puerto Rican musician and songwriter.

Early life Bravo was born in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1983. Bravo also spent much of his time living in Venezuela and Puerto Rico to study music. In the early 1980s, Bravo and his family moved to Miami, Florida, eventually relocating to Orlando, where he continued his music studies at University of Central Florida, mastering his skills in guitar, piano, and composing/arranging. Bravo later recorded his first album as a solo guitarist, Cuanto Te Amo, in 1986 under his label.

Career Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, Bravo collaborated with numerous artists, including Tito Puente, Carlos Santana, and performed with other bands such as El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico and Son By Four. Bravo also formed his own band, "Orquesta Identidad" (later renamed "Adalberto Bravo y su Orquesta"), backing artists such as Tito Nieves, Oscar D'León, Melina León, Gisselle, Frankie Negron, Jose Feliciano, and many others during their performances in Florida. Bravo and his band released their first CD, Te Quiero, in March 2000.

Personal life Marriage and family Bravo has been married to Maria Rivera since 2002 until his death in 2026, and has resided in Kissimmee, Florida. Bravo's two younger brothers, Richard and Jerry, are also musicians that have shared the stage with numerous A-list celebrity artists.

Death Bravo died on April 19, 2026 at the age of 61 due to complications from late-stage prostate cancer.

Discography 1986: Cuanto Te Amo 2000: Te Quiero 2004: Smooth Passions 2014: Recordando a Cheo Feliciano