Rubby Pérez had thundering vocals, a larger-than-life presence, and a legacy etched into the Caribbean’s soul. Now, just two months after the legend’s tragic passing in the Jet Set nightclub disaster, a new sound is rising, not from the ashes but from the family he left behind.
Meet Los Hijos de Rubby, a newly formed orchestra led by Rubby Pérez’s daughter, Zulinka Pérez, and her husband, Miguel Báez, both former backup singers in Rubby’s band. The pair announced that they were ready to carry the torch and not just dip their toes in the water.
They’re cannonballing in with a double debut this week in Venezuela.
First Stop: Valencia, June 13
Before they hit the big stage, Los Hijos de Rubby will play a more intimate set at Hotel Hesperia in Valencia. The June 13 concert will be the orchestra’s official debut, giving fans their first chance to see Zulinka and Miguel step into the spotlight with the blessing of Rubby’s musical legacy on their shoulders.
Expect soul-stirring renditions of Rubby’s most iconic hits, delivered with musical precision and deep, personal emotion.
June 14: Merengazo at the Poliedro de Caracas
Then comes the main event. The very next night, Los Hijos de Rubby will join over a dozen merengue powerhouses at “Merengazo,” a tribute concert that promises to be as unforgettable as the man it honors. Held at the Poliedro de Caracas, the massive arena show will celebrate Rubby Pérez as the “loudest voice in merengue”—a title he wore with pride and a voice that shook stages from Santo Domingo to Miami.
© Getty ImagesZulinka and Miguel’s performance at Merengazo marks their first major appearance under their new name and mission. Sharing the stage with legends and rising stars alike, they’ll be there as performers and as living links to Rubby’s legacy.
A Legacy Forged in Tragedy, Carried by Family
Rubby Pérez tragically passed away on April 8 in what is now considered one of the deadliest nightclub disasters in Latin American history. The Jet Set nightclub’s roof collapsed mid-performance, killing 232 people and injuring 189 more.
Zulinka and Miguel survived. But they didn’t walk away unchanged. Now, with the creation of Los Hijos de Rubby, they’re channeling grief into groove and heartbreak into harmony.
© Rubby PérezWhile this week marks their debut, it’s only the beginning. Sources close to the group suggest Los Hijos de Rubby plans to tour across Latin America and potentially collaborate with other iconic merengue figures who shared stages with Rubby Pérez over the decades.
With momentum building and a wave of public support, you’ll likely be hearing much more from this duo in the coming months.
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