BIOGRAPHY

Edwin Nepy Maldonado

Whereas some musicians spend countless years attending music classes in order to learn how to play an instrument to the best of their ability,
others are born with natural rhythm in their souls and exude that with every beat they play. Edwin Nepy Maldonado is among those lucky few
that are naturally gifted in all aspects of the music business. This self-taught musicians humble beginnings started in his hometown of Trenton,
NJ, where he quickly gained a name for himself as the local 4-year old rubio (blondie) with a passion for latin percussion. As he mastered each
instrument with each passing year of his adolescence (bongos, congas & timbales), his quest for knowledge grew and he began to experiment
with more instruments (piano and bass), as well as arranging songs. This passion for learning and music continued into his young adulthood,
during which he produced, promoted, and released his first production at the tender age of 16 entitled Chupacabra. He has earned the
respect of his peers in music scene, and by the age of 19, he was also directing his own orchestra of veteran musicians involved in the musical
genre of salsa. Year after year, the demands continue to grow for this freelance musician/singer/producer/arranger in the Tri-State area (New
York City, Pennsylvania, New Jersey), which has allotted him to share the stage and projects with Grammy nominated artists and those of which
are signed to labels such as Sony Codisco. In a business where respect and loyalty guarantees continued work, Edwin Nepy has achieved that
goal and much more, as well as continues to break musical boundaries as the CEO of Karibe Music Group. Nepy is now a solo artist and finishing
up his 1
st
solo project El Sonero Jibarito Nepy Maldonado. The following is a list of bands/artists with whom Edwin Nepy has had the
pleasure of sharing the stage as a musician/vocalist, and some accomplishments of his musical productions:

INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS


Anthony Colon Steady, 2009-2012 (Timbales)
Frankie Negron Freelance, 2003 (Congas)
Willie Moreno Freelance, 2010 (Congas)
Mambo Lebron Orchestra Steady, 2008- Present (Congas)
Giro Lopez Freelance, 2004 (Bongo)
Raulin Rosendo Freelance, 2011 (Bongo)
Cheo Andujar (Conjunto Chaney) Freelance, 2011 (Bongo)
Marlon Freelance, 2012 (Timbales)
Joseph Rodriguez & Latin All Stars Freelance, 2011-2012
(Congas/Timbales/Bongo/Vocals)
Cano Estremera 2013 (Timbales/Coro)
Edgar Joel Steady, 2010-Present (Timbales)
ODB Orquesta Del Barrio Steady, 2013-Present (Lead
Vocals, Coro)
Edgardo Cintron & Cintron Band Steady, 2012-Present
(Congas/Bongo/Vocals)






TRI-STATE AREA ARTISTS
Potencia 9 (NYC) - Freelance, 2012 (Bongo)
Grupo Milenio (NJ) Steady, 2000-2011 (Musical
Director/Percussion)
Klave Mayor (PA & NJ) Steady, 2011-Present (Musical
director/Timbales/Bell/Lead Vocal)
Tony Maldonado y su Orq. (PA & NJ) Steady, 2011-
Present (Congas/Vocals)
Hector Rosado y su Orq. Hache (PA) Freelance, 2012-
Present (Lead Vocals)
Combo Melaza (PA) Freelance, 2012-Present (Lead
Vocals)
Orquesta La Opinion (PA) Freelance, 2012 (Congas)
AMLA All Stars (PA) Freelance, 2011 (Timbales)
NPO (New Palladium Orchestra Bimbo Cruz) (PA)
Steady, 2011-2012 (Bongo/Vocals)
Orq. Juventud Con Swing (NYC) Steady, 2003-2005 (Timbales/Congas)
Orquesta Nuevo Sonido (NJ) Steady, 1993-1999 (Piano/Percussion/Director)
Conjunto Familia (NJ) Steady, 1988-1992 (Full Percussion)
Orq. Sabor Latino/Latin Boyz (NJ) Steady, 1991-1992 (Timbales)
Estrellas Del Caribe (NJ) Freelance, 1983-1985 (Full Percussion)
RECORDINGS
2012 Tony Maldonado - UNTITLED (Studio Recording in Progress) - TM Productions (Congas/Bongo)
2012 Dynasty (Salsa Project Still in process) Karibe Music Group LLC (Executive Producer/Producer/Arranger/Full Percussion)
2011 Tony Maldonado Ven y Baila Conmigo - TM Productions (Background Vocals)
2010 Rolando Sanchez Y Salsa Hawaii (Hawaii USA) - RSC Music Hawaii (Arranger/Congas)
2010 Manny C Ha Llegado La Hora MMC Records (Producer/Arranger/Full Percussion/Vocals)
2010 Stephen PAC-MAN Tirpak - Deep In The Merengue Instructional CD - Pac Man Music (Full Percussion/Minor Percussion)
2008 Grupo Milenio El Swing De Hoy, Con El Sabor De Ayer - Karibe Music Group LLC (Executive Producer/Producer/Arranger/Full
Percussion),
2008 Stephen PAC-MAN Tirpak Deep In The Salsa Instructional CD - Pac Man Music (Full Percussion/Minor Percussion)
2007 Edwin Lebron -Mi Tiempo - EML Records (Full Percussion)
2004 Orq. JCS Demo (Arranger)
2004 Edwin Lebron Step Into My World - EML Records (Arranger/Full Percussion),
2000 Grupo Milenio - Mi America EP - Karibe Music Group LLC (Executive Producer/Producer/Arranger/Full Percussion)
1993 Nuevo Sonido En Navidad EP - EMJ Records (Percussion/Producer/Arranger)