RICHIE RAY Y BOBBY CRUZ 1/ 2 VAYALO

“Sonido Bestial… ¡Lo que traigo es sabroso y es bestial!”

Celebrate the fusion of classical mastery and street-level swing. This powerful poster is a centerpiece of the Váyalo 2025 collection, honoring the legendary duo Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz. Known as “Los Durísimos,” they revolutionized Salsa by integrating intricate piano concertos with the raw “golpe” of the barrio, creating a sound that is as sophisticated as it is explosive.

This artwork captures the lightning-fast energy of Richie’s fingers on the keys and the soulful, commanding presence of Bobby’s voice. It is a visual tribute to the architects of “Salsa Brava,” the men who brought us the monumental “Sonido Bestial” and taught an entire generation to listen with intensity and dance with fire.

This poster is printed on 150g Earth Pact paper, an eco-friendly stock made from 100% sugar cane fiber. The artwork was meticulously hand-carved into linoleum by the Maestros of La Linterna, translating the symphonic and rhythmic layers of this iconic duo into a bold, tactile visual. Each piece is individually struck on our historic typographic presses dating back to the 1870s and 1890s, ensuring that the physical weight of history and the “bestial” sound of their legacy are felt in every print.