Carlos Rivas, a member of the Sahuaro Ranch Ward in the Peoria Stake, is a professional musician, well known in South America and in the Southwestern states, particularly among salsa music fans. Carlos is also known to Church members across the Valley because of his duet performances with Marvin Goldstein and his concerts at the Mesa Temple Gardens at Christmastime. ... At the age of six, Carlos began playing guitar. ,I remember myself as a little boy.I remember playing the guitar,that was my toy,, Brother Rivas says. At age 14, Carlos began to play professionally.He gave most of his earnings to his single mother to help her provide for his brothers and sisters, keeping only enough to buy a better guitar. ,I came from a poor family, so when I found out I could play music and have money to help my family, I thought this is my chance to help my brothers so they can go to school, so they can have better things than I,, Carlos relates. Seeking to improve his talents, Carlos desired to learn from George Aravjo, a renowned LDS guitarist in El Salvador. ... Brother Aravjo agreed to teach Carlos, if he also would agree to take lessons in the gospel.A year later, at age 16, Carlos joined the Church. Carlos had never considered moving to the United States, but at the suggestion of a friend he moved to Arizona in 1981, at the age of 21.He explains, ,Heavenly Father has a plan for me because I never thought to leave my country., Today, his group ,Carlos Rivas y Su Orquesta Mex Sal, (,Carlos Rivas and His Orchestra Mex Sal,) has 16 members, including his son, Ernesto. ... Carlos has released seven albums, three of which he produced.He markets his music at Circle Records and many other Valley music stores.Carlos also gives live concerts throughout the Valley about three times a month. He and his wife, Lucia, have three children.In addition, his desire to serve has extended beyond his family to others in El Salvador. ,When tragedy happens in El Salvador, I create ideas , to help the people,, he says. Well known across the southwest and in Central and South America for their salsa music style, Carlos Rivas y Su Orquesta Mex Sal--with band members (l to r) Eliazar Guzman, Paul Lubben, Jacob Gabow, Carlos Rivas, and Ernesto Rivas--recently performed at one of the Temple Gardens Christmas Lights concerts. ... After the hurricanes last year, Carlos helped with the relief efforts.He also helped the Counsel of El Salvador establish a non-profit organization, called S.U.A., (Salvadoreños Unidos En Arizona, meaning United Salvadorans in Arizona), which raises money to help people in El Salvador.He serves as the organization,s vice president. In January S.U.A. delivered $11,000 to homeless shelters in El Salvador.On February 3, the organization hosted a concert called ,El Festival del Amor, (,The Festival of Love,), featuring Alberto Barros from Columbia, international vocalist Alvaro Torres from El Salvador, and Carlos Rivas and His Orchestra Mex Sal. ... In addition to charitable work, Carlos is eager to share the gospel as a ward missionary. ,I always carry a Book of Mormon with me, all the time, almost 24 hours,, he says. Carlos believes ,being rich is having something unique in your heart., He exemplifies this belief in the life he leads, which is filled with charity as he freely shares the gospel, his time, talents and money. Other People with this Name (7,317) Other People with the name Rivas: Tania Rivas Rivas Law Group, L.L.C. Maribel Rivas Literary Agency Roberto Rivas Seeds of Learning Guadalupe Rivas ECOSLO Mauricio Rivas Hispanic Ministry Other ZoomInfo Searches Other People with this Title (2,009,242) Accelerate your business with the industrys most comprehensive profiles on business people and companies. Find business contacts by city, industry and title. Our B2B directory has just-verified and in-depth profiles, plus the markets top tools for searching, targeting and tracking. Atlanta | Boston | Chicago | Houston
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