Santo Domingo.– Acclaimed Dominican performer and Billboard ranked merengue star Hector Acosta will present his "Simplemente... El Torito" show tonight at the Teatro La Fiesta of the Hotel Jaragua.

Héctor Acosta, first introduced to the tropical music world as vocalist for the famous Toros Band, first found his voice in church. As a member of the choir at San Antonio de Paula Church, Acosta discovered amid the ritual and incense his love for song.

In 1982, having sung for years only inside the walls of the church, Acosta learned of a singing competition sponsored by Radio Novel. He secretly entered the contest against his father’s wishes and took first place, proving both his talent and determination to become a singer.

In 1989, the popular Rosario Brothers came to perform in Bonao and Acosta was introduced to Gerardo Diaz. Diaz was so impressed with Acosta’s performance and improvisational ability that he immediately proposed forming a new band with Acosta as lead vocalist. Diaz, known as ‘El Toro’ (Bull) named the group Los Toros (The Bulls) and Acosta soon acquired the nickname ‘El Torito’ (Little Bull). 

Hector Acosta stayed with Los Toros band for 15 years. In 2006, Acosta left the group to form his own orchestra. His debut album, Sigo Siendo Yo, was released that same year and includes the hit singles “Me Voy” and “Primavera Azul.” Mitad, Mitad was released in 2008 followed by Simplemente... El Torito in 2009.