Richard Zayas is a Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, producer, and lawyer. He has established a presence in the Latin music scene, performing genres such as salsa, bolero, and tropical music. His background is tied to both San Juan, where he was born, and Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Zayas is the leader of the musical project Los Mutantes, under which he released the album 'El Arte de Richard Zayas'. The album features ten original tracks composed entirely by Zayas. The recording features collaborations with notable musicians, including pianist and arranger Eric Figueroa, conguero Eddie Montalvo, and trumpeter Nelson Jaime 'Gazú'. Arranger Pedro Bermúdez has also collaborated on Zayas's musical works.
In 2026, Zayas continued his output in the salsa genre with the release of the single 'Linda Roque'.
