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On June 9, Jesse Rivera was born in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. His family name is Jesús Rivera Romero. Born into
a family of musicians, Jesse has been playing guitar since he was 8 years old. He attended the Inter-American University of San
Juan Puerto Rico where he received his Bachelor's Degree in arts with a major in pedagogy and sociology.
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Jesse studied public administration at the University of Puerto Rico where he achieved credits towards his Masters degree.
In the year 2000 he received an honorific Doctoral degree from the International Theological Seminary of California.
While still in high school, he founded the Malakai Duet which gave him big success in show business, TV, radio, hotels and night
clubs performances. He also worked as an actor in a TV soap opera.
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Being at the "peak" of his artistic life he was diagnosed with cancer. After trying everything the cancer specialist recommended,
he still was declared to have a short time to live. In his late 20's he gave his life to the lord and his body healed.
Since then he has been serving and singing for the Lord.
Jesse feels joy when he sings to inspire others to seek the lord. He says "I'm very blessed" when I see people receiving peace,
spiritual enrichment and internal healing when I sing.
At age 33, he was ordained as a minister by the association of ministers of California.
Jesse has recorded seven Spanish musical albums and he just released his first English album titled: "IN HIS PRESENCE" which is available now. And you can order it through our MUSIC page.
Teacher
He believes in community service, therefore he helps local public schools. He has done musical performances, guitar assemblies,
substitute teaching and Spanish teaching for local schools. "It's very rewarding spiritually."
In order to help other people achieve musical goals, he teaches guitar. His private students are very happy with his unique
teaching technique. In just six weeks they are able to play a song on their guitar.
Speaker, singer and Songwriter
In 1983 Jesse founded "Edifying Souls Ministries" This ministry includes bilingual music, bilingual preaching, conferences and
motivational speaking. Many of the songs Jesse records are written by him.
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