Biographer Rafael Salazar wrote in his book “Luis Mariano Rivera, Poet and Singer of Express Canchunchú”: “Few popular poets and musicians have had the privilege to be recognized by so many people, regional and national institutions”. Luis Mariano Rivera died on March 15, 2002.
In his work "Luis Mariano Rivera, Poet and Singer of Express Canchunchú", biographer Rafael Salazar stated: “Not many popular poets and musicians have been so highly regarded by both regional and national institutions”. Luis Mariano Rivera died on March 15, 2002.