Maelo Ruiz in Mexico City

Maelo Ruiz is a Puerto Rican salsa singer who was born in New York City and raised in Puerto Rico. A former lead vocalist for Pedro Conga y su Orquesta Internacional, he became known for romantic salsa songs including “No Te Quites la Ropa,” “Te Va a Doler” and “Regálame una Noche.” As the singer for Pedro Conga’s orchestra, he toured internationally before moving into solo concert work. His later performances have drawn on both the recordings from that period and his solo catalogue. Maelo Ruiz performs with a salsa orchestra in theatres, clubs and at salsa festivals, including appearances in Puerto Rico, Colombia and Peru.