Vicky Shell

Belkis Arias, known professionally as Vicky Shell (born June 14, 1967) is a Dominican singer, educator and songwriter. She is known as an artist of Latin tropical rhythms in addition to other styles of music.

Early life
Vicky Shell was born in the Dominican Republic in 1967. She came to the United States at the age of 9.

Career
Vicky Shell started early in her life with local bands and as time went on she went solo leading her own band. Independently she recorded her first album. In 1988 she pursued her musical studies in the Bronx Community College, where she took various credits in music. She had continued her studies in the university of City college of New York City and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education.

She became a school teacher in New York City schools and Yonkers public schools. She eventually decided to take up a career in music and recorded her second tropical album.

Vicky Shell released her album Salsa Con Pimienta. She has been acknowledged for her magnificent elucidation of the renowned songs such as "Como Una Sombra", "Mueva Las Maracas", "Hombre de Hierro", and "Musica Latina". In which these songs follow the genre styles of rhumba, Latin jazz, bolero son, salsa romantica, and Descarga. Music producer Oscar-nominated and Grammy award winner Ray Santos arranged and collaborated, as well From Fania All-Stars

Although absent from the music industry for some time, Vicky Shell returned in 2017 with the music video for the single "La Musica Latina".