Bani, Dominican Republic

Latin pop and salsa star Yiyo Sarante (born Eduardo Sarante) began his music career at an early age as a percussionist. Born into a musical family -- he is the seventh of nine children -- in the town of Bani, Peravia province, Dominican Republic, his early years spent in Dominican orchestras eventually led him to become a singer in a resort, and in 2003 he joined his brother Julián Sarante's orchestra. In 2010 he teamed up with his producer brother José Sarante and began releasing music under the Yiyo Sarante moniker. ~ James Christopher Monger