Perez Prado, born Dámaso Pérez Prado on December 11, 1916, was a Cuban bandleader, singer, organist, pianist, and composer who became the internationally acclaimed "King of the Mambo." His music was a blend of Latin and Afro-Cuban rhythms, which he infused with elements of jazz and big band sounds. Prado is best known for popularizing the mambo in the late 1940s and 1950s. His orchestra was one of the most prolific a
... Per saperne di piùPerez Prado, born Dámaso Pérez Prado on December 11, 1916, was a Cuban bandleader, singer, organist, pianist, and composer who became the internationally acclaimed "King of the Mambo." His music was a blend of Latin and Afro-Cuban rhythms, which he infused with elements of jazz and big band sounds. Prado is best known for popularizing the mambo in the late 1940s and 1950s. His orchestra was one of the most prolific and influential in Latin music, producing numerous hits that resonated with audiences around the world.
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