King Nando (Born Fernando Rivera)
DOB Unknown – February 2, 2008
Fernando “King Nando” Rivera was a Latin musician who was instrumental in the growth of Latin boogaloo in the ’60s and ’70s. His “Fortuna” was an international hit in the mid ’60s. Rivera died in his sleep on February 2, 2008 at the age of 62.
It is so sad that such a handsom, talented musician / composer passed away with-out the recognition that he deserved. I have all 3 of his albums and his albums were passed on to CD and I also have all 3 CD. Let’s all of us honor him. KING NANDO LIVES ON !
I have been searching and searching for his albums and CD’s and can not find them. I am interested most in Fortuna, although I know every song he sang was the ultimate. How can I find his music. Please help.
Thank you
3/16/2014
Hi David:
Though I had previously purchased a few of Nando’s CDs in Miami as well as in Manhattan at 105th St in 3rd ave, I am sorry to inform you that those places no longer carry them. The extra ones that I had purchashed some yrs back, I gave away to some of his family members. I currently live in Florida & the place that I used to buy the CD’s here explained to me that the CD’s were no longer on the market. Other info that may be helpful is that Fania records had a branch located in Blue Lagoon in Miami ( I went there & met with staff ), than re-located to Miami Beach, then was sold to “Codigo Music”. Seems that perhaps “Codigo Music” has NOT put the CD’S in the market. I advise every one who is interested in the CD’s being put back on the market to contact Bruce in their Miami Branch at “Codigo Music 305-760-6690 (I also spoke to him via phn but I am only one person). My e-mail is: iris_s52@yahoo.com. Good Luck
In the late 60’s I played tenor sax with Nando and cut his last album with him “Unpredictible Sounds” Playing with my friend Nando was always fun and games, it was like urban “Happy Days” I will always remember Nando and the rest of the band members.
Hi Dennis:
It is nice to see that someone that played with Nando remembers the fun days he spent with his band members which included you. Please contact me at: 786-262-3850