Seattle, WA Salsaneo Records presents the first single “El Heredero del Sabor” composed by Lino Iglesias, arranged by Willie Melo. Herman Olivera born in New Jersey of puertorrican parents, recorded five albums with Manny Oquendo and Conjunto Libre,which produced hits such as “Que Humanidad,” “Decidete” and “No me Echen la Culpa”, among others. After his stint with Libre, he worked with Machito, Johnny Pacheco and Ray Barretto, among others. Herman Olivera, “La Voz del Caribe”, “Hecho en Venezuela” is the title of Olivera’s first production for Salsaneo Records. The album is being produced by Francisco Requena and Steve Guasch and represents his first solo album since “Chequea la Mercancia,” which was recorded in 1993. “This is the album that all fans of Herman Olivera have been waiting for, after his great work with Palmieri, Libre and many others”, states composer Lino Iglesias. “Salsaneo want to deliver an album that shows Herman’s range as one of the greatest “soneros” and story teller of our generation with arrangements by Venezuelans Willie Melo and Julio Estrada that stay true to the classic era of salsa”, said Steve Guasch. Recognitions 2008: Guasabara – Jose Lugo Orchestraentitled “Masterpiece/Obra Maestra” 2005: Grammy nomination for “Una Noche Inolvidable” – Lincoln Center Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra 2002: Grammy nomination for “Un Gran Dia en el Barrio” – Spanish Harlem Orchestra 2000: Two Grammy Awards for his participation on the Eddie Palmieri/Tito Puente collaboration 1998: Grammy nomination for the album “El Rumbero del Piano” with Eddie Palmieri