Vivanativa, a rock band from Puerto Rico, was formed in 1997 by Javier Hiram
Gómez and Nabeel Abdulrahman, who grew up together in Quebradillas. The group's
early influences ranged from the Beatles to Héctor Lavoe. Their debut album,
Vivanativa, released in July 1997 with Hensor Torres on drums and Adolfo Fito
González on bass, marked their entry into the music scene. In October 1999, they
released their second album, Viejo, which showcased their evolving sound.
Subsequent albums included Claro (2002), Dulce Sodio (2006), and Mariposa Mía
(2010). The latter featured the song "Mar...