Jos� Alberto Justiniano, better known by his stage name Jos� Alberto "El Canario" is a Dominican salsa singer. Jos� Alberto moved to Puerto Rico with his family at the age of 7, and inspired by Latin music went on to polish his singing at Las Antillas Military Academy. He relocated to New York in the early 1970s and sang with several orchestras. He received international attention as the bandleader of Tipica 73 in October 1977. Jos� Alberto started his own band in 1983, and became a major Latin star after the release of his 1984 debut Noches Calientes . His 1991 album Dance With Me, which established a new style of salsa called salsa rom�ntica. He has sung hit songs such as "Sue�o Contigo" His voice was widely adored by his fans, and his exceptional whistling abilities led them to give him the nickname El Canario. El Canario has enjoyed success in the United States and Europe, but especially throughout Latin America, including in his native Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Peru, Venezuela, Panama, and Ecuador. 

December 22nd, 1958 in Santo Domingo (Age 65)