Michael Stuart
World Music Singer
Famous for such salsa music albums as Back To Da Barrio, Retratos, and Sin Miedo, this New York-born vocalist received a 1997 Tu Musica Award and a 1998 Paoli Award.
His hit debut album, Cuento de la Vecinidad (released in 1996), included a cover of the Michael Jackson song 'The Lady in My Life.'
His fifth album received a 2005 Latin Grammy nomination.
He grew up in New York City in a family of Puerto Rican descent. His uncle, Timbalero Stuart, had a professional music career and encouraged the young Michael Stuart to strive for the same.
Early in his career, he was a backup singer for fellow New York-born salsa vocalist Marc Anthony.