Rigo Tovar

Rigoberto Tovar García (March 29, 1946 – March 27, 2005), better known as Rigo Tovar, was a Mexican musician, singer and actor. Famous for his cumbias, Tovar infused traditional Mexican and Latin music with modern instruments like the electric guitar and synthesizer and popular styles such as rock and cumbia.

Tovar was born and raised in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. After moving to Houston, his musical… More