Columbian singer Joe Arroyo was born in the tough Nariño district in Cartagena
and began his performing career at the age of eight singing in the local
brothels. His major break came at 16 when he was discovered by Julio Ernestro
Estrada, bass player and well known director of popular Columbian band Fruko y
Ses Tesos. Arroyo joined the band and became synonymous with them for the next
ten years building his reputation among Columbian audiences.
In 1981 Arroyo left Fruko y Ses Tesos and created his own band named La Verdad.
He went on to become a household name in Columbia and ...