Tito Rojas, Iconic Puerto Rican Salsa Singer, Dies at 65 Puerto Rican salsa singer Tito Rojas, known for his velvety tenor, died of a suspected heart attack on Dec. 26.

Salsa singer Tito Rojas, who suffered a mild heart attack on New Year's Day in Puerto Rico, will return to the stage this Saturday for Lincoln Center's Voz Latina concert.

Rojas and his orchestra have the job of matching the heavy draw that salsa legend Paquito Guzman generated in February. Rojas, who fans call El Gallo Salsero, is a native of Humacoa, Puerto Rico.

Tropical music is making a comeback in the Lowcountry. Born Julio Cesar Rojas but later going by Tito Rojas, fans simply know him as "El Gallo Salsero." Shrieks of laughter come out as Rojas ...

Rojas died on Saturday morning of a suspected heart attack at the age of 65. HUMACAO, Puerto Rico (WABC) -- Fans of salsa are mourning the loss of Puerto Rican singer Tito Rojas.