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Cachao

The original mambo king
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Cachao

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Cachao

Cachao - Artist Details

Active

1930s - 2000s

Born

September 14, 1918 in Havana, Cuba

Died

March 22, 2008 in Coral Gables, FL

Genre

Latin Jazz

Styles

Afro-Cuban Jazz Global Jazz Latin Big Band Latin Jazz Mambo Salsa Son Mexican Traditions Tex-Mex Cuban Traditions

Also Known As

Cachao

Israel "Cachao" Lopez

Israel López

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