José Alberto Justiniano, known as "El Canario", is a prominent tropical music singer born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Throughout his 48-year career, he has ventured into various musical genres such as Salsa, Son, Guaracha, Bolero, Merengue, Vallenato and Mambo, presenting his show on stages around the world. His association with Celia Cruz in the 1980s brought him international recognition. He has collaborated with several influential Latin music artists such as Johnny Pacheco, Tito Puente, Milly Quezada, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Oscar De Leon, Pablo Milanes, Jorge Celedon, and Victor Manuel, to name a few. With 27 albums and numerous awards, he has achieved 15 Gold and Platinum Records, 3 Latin Grammys, has been nominated for the Grammy, 2 Hispanic Heritage Awards, Emmy Awards and multiple recognitions from various countries. José Alberto is known for his charisma, improvisations and abilities as a singer, producer and conductor, being nicknamed "El Showman de la Salsa".