Arroz Con Habichuela (Rice with Beans) is the 2006 studio album by El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. The Spanish title of the album means "rice with beans" in English which is a popular plate both in Puerto Rico and throughout Latin America. It is the first album featuring new member, Willie Sotelo, on piano who replaced longtime piano player, Rafael Ithier, so that Ithier could focus more on directing the band. Released by Sony International, the album garnered a radio hit with its first single, "No Hay Manera". The album also received the 2007 Latin Grammy Award for Best Salsa Album.
Track listing "Si la Ves Por Ahí" - 4:36 "Te Veo Nena" - 4:24 "No Hay Manera" - 4:31 "Arroz Con Habichuela" - 5:56 "Esa Mujer" - 4:33 "Como Tiembla el Alma" - 4:28 "Yo No Mendigo Amor" - 4:37 "Piénsalo" - 4:36 "No Te Detengas a Pensar" - 4:58 "Un No Sé Qué" - 4:36
Personnel Coro, Editing - Alberto Carrion Art Direction - Angel Carrasco Arranger, Make-Up - Betzaida Bosch Vocals - Charlie Aponte Primary Artist - El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico Photography - Ferdinand Rodriguez Bajo Sexto - Fred Rivera Producer, Saxophone - Freddy Miranda Coro - Gilberto Santa Rosa Vocals - Jerry Rivas Art Direction - Jose Gazmey Composer - Julio Castro Composer - Marlow Rosado Trombone - Moises Nogueras Vocals - Papo Rosario Director, Producer - Rafael Ithier Bongos - Richie Bastar Trumpet - Taty Maldonado Arranger - Tommy Villarini Piano - Willie Sotelo Composer - Yoel Henriquez
Chart position Year Chart Album Peak 2006 Billboard Latin Tropical Albums Arroz Con Habichuela 1 2006 Billboard Top Heatseekers Arroz Con Habichuela 13 2006 Billboard Top Latin Albums Arroz Con Habichuela 21
Awards and nominations Latin Grammy Awards of 2007 YearNominated workAwardResult 2007 Arroz Con HabichuelaTropical Field - Best Salsa Album
2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards
YearNominated workAwardResult 2007 Arroz Con HabichuelaTropical Album of the Year Duo or Group
Premios Lo Nuestro 2008
YearNominated workAwardResult 2008 Arroz Con HabichuelaTropical Album of the Year
See also List of Billboard Tropical Albums number ones from the 2000s
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