From the Folkloric and Traditional to the Progressive side of Latin Music with some Jazz influences. Billy Carrión ha sido testigo participe del desarrollo y evolución de la música salsera ya que ha participado como vocalista con las figuras mas legendarias del genero. Desde sus comienzos Salseros en el pueblo de Mayagüez Puerto Rico en la Orquesta La Solución junto a Frankie Ruiz, seguido por su
trabajo con los arquitectos de la Salsa como: Ray Barretto, Johnny Pacheco, Celia Cruz, Eddie Palmieri, Luís Perico Ortiz, Kako & Su Orquesta, Orquesta Los Rodríguez, Batacumbele, Manny Oquendo y Libre, Joe Quijano y otros. En 2003, Billy fue invitado a tocar como corista & maraquero con la "FANIA ALL-STARS" en su concierto del Madison Square Garden de Nueva York. Billy es mejor conocido por su papel como vocalista principal en las grabaciones de Salsa Romántica con Luis Perico Ortiz.
¡AHORA! Un animal completamente diferente al frente de su propia orquesta. Ja, ha, Ja,ha ja…
Esa versatilidad y voz melodiosa le ha ganado a Billy Carrión un lugar entre las más aclamadas y respetadas figuras en nuestra Música Latina. Billy Carrión has bore witness to the unfolding of salsa while singing with many of its most legendary practitioners. His beginnings with Orquesta La Solucion alongside Frankie Ruiz followed by his work with Salsa musical legends such as Orquesta Los Rodriguez; Ray Barretto; Johnny Pacheco; Luis Perico Ortiz; Eddie Palmieri;
In 2003 Billy performed with “FANIA ALL-STARS” at their New York's Madison Square Garden concert as a "Corista and Maraquero". Billy assembled a stellar cast of musicians whose talents and virtuosity he utilizes to the fullest as part of his own conception
Swinging Supremely in the Tradition of the Latin Music Legendary Greats! As an independent artist with a self-released CD it is very difficult to get exposure and attention from the Media. Yet, due to his musical history, talent and exceptional musicality, Billy has received worldwide media support for his most recent production "Esta Fiesta". "ESTA FIESTA" SELECTED BEST LATIN SONG WINNER OF THE POP VOX at the 9th Independent Music Awards
In December 10, 2015 Billy received the “Hector Lavoe” Award in Peru for his lifetime achievement in music.
