Biography

Angel Roque was born in Havana , Cuba on February 7, 1964. Studying music as a child, his instrument of passion has been the piano where he developed his technique at the Manuel Saumell Conservatory. At 16, on May 28, 1980 he left Cuba leaving goals and dreams behind due to political issues. Arriving in the United States , he temporarily left music to work full time in order to support himself. Then, in the late 1980’s, his burning passion for music resurfaced and started his music career over. He formed a duet with the piano and guitar and started performing in different night clubs and private functions. His career continued growing as he formed the Angeles. The Angeles concentrated on different rhythms then after a year, an independent label company signed them and changed the group name to "Pop Caribe". Then in 1994, another independent label company secured them for three years and changed the name to Angel Roque and his Orchestra. He then recorded two CD’s called, Tesorito and Emociones. After that successful experience, he developed into a higher caliber musician. Angel began performing on TV, radio, night clubs and even in live concerts. Simultaneously, Angel Roque produced various musical arrangements for different artists throughout this process. By late 1997, he realizes a dream of becoming a professional piano soloist. He created his first production, "Tres Romances" y el piano de Angel Roque.