Jorge Arraiza

Jorge Arraiza

Arraiza playing at Mayaguez, Puerto Rico in 2010.
Background information
Born (1970-06-27) June 27, 1970
Origin Puerto Rico Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Genres Rock en Español
Nueva trova
Blues
Rock n'Roll
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments vocals
bass
Years active 1986-present
Associated acts Fiel a la Vega
Los Arraiza Voladores
Website www.fielalavega.com

Jorge Arraiza (born June 27, 1970 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican musician most known for being the bassist of the Rock en Español band Fiel a la Vega.

Biography

Jorge Arraiza playing in Villalba, Puerto Rico (2004)

Jorge Arraiza is one of the sons of Manuel Arraiza and Eneida González. When he was 12 years old, he received an acoustic guitar and, pressed by his brother José, develops an interest for the rhythm & blues. At this time, he also starts listening to The Who becoming a huge fan of John Entwistle whom he credits as his biggest influence.

In 1986, he forms a band with his cousin Milo called Crossroads. His intention was to play music of the 1960s and the 1970s, but singer Tito Auger wanted to focus on Top 40 hits. The band shortly disbanded and Arraiza kept on working with his brothers (José and Pedro) forming a band called Los Arraiza Voladores in 1989, also with cousin Milo.

In 1994, he reunites with Tito Auger and Ricky Laureano to form the band Fiel a la Vega. The band quickly achieved great success in the island releasing several radio hits and winning several awards. As of 2007, the band has released four studio albums.

Aside of his work with Fiel à la Vega, Jorge occasionally collaborates with his brother José Arraiza in a rock & roll/blues project (Los Arraiza Voladores). He also enjoys cooking and comedy.

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