About Nelson González
Born 1948. Nelson González is an American musician.
Career
Nelson González was born on May 30, 1948, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. In 1960, his family moved to Brooklyn. He became part of the Nuyorican music scene of the 1970s, making his debut recording in 1971 (Los Dinámicos). In 1979 he played in Fania All-Stars' famous Habana Jam. In 1984 he launched a new project, Orquesta Revelación, with Joe Mannozzi, Papo Lucca and Louis García. In 1997 he released his first solo album, Son mundano. His second solo album, Pa' los treseros, was released in 2001,
Mi tierra (Gloria Estefan; 1993)
Master Sessions Vol I (Cachao; 1994)
Master Sessions Vol II (Cachao; 1995)
Alma Caribeña (Gloria Estefan; 2000)
Masterpiece (Tito Puente & Eddie Palmieri; 2000)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Nelson González?
Puerto Rican musician
When was Nelson González born?
Nelson González was born on 30 May 1948 in Vega Baja.
What is Nelson González's occupation?
Nelson González is a musician.
What nationality is Nelson González?
Nelson González is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Nelson González (musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nelson González. https://biography.guide/nelson-gonzalez/
MLA: "Nelson González." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nelson-gonzalez/.
Chicago: "Nelson González." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nelson-gonzalez/.
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