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Active

1960s - 1980s

Born

1942 in New York City, NY

Genre

Latin

Styles

Boogaloo Disco Latin Soul Salsa Soul Tropical Alternative Latin

Also Known As

Bataan Nitollano
Peter Nitollano
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Joe Bataan

Biography by Richard Pierson

No recording artist has more impeccable street credentials than Joe Bataan, the originator of the New York Latin soul style that paralleled Latin boogaloo and anticipated disco. His musical experience…
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Album Highlights

  • Mr. New York
    Joe Bataan
    Mr. New York
  • Afro-Filipino
    Joe Bataan
    Afro-Filipino
  • Subway Joe
    Joe Bataan
    Subway Joe
  • Mr. New York and the East Side Kids
    Joe Bataan
    Mr. New York and the Ea …
  • Mestizo
    Joe Bataan
    Mestizo
  • Under the Streetlamps: Anthology 1967-72
    Joe Bataan
    Under the Streetlamps: …
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Artists Moods

  • Boisterous
  • Energetic
  • Exciting
  • Freewheeling
  • Fun
  • Happy
  • Carefree
  • Celebratory
  • Joyous
  • Swaggering
  • Cheerful
  • Exuberant
  • Playful
  • Sophisticated
  • Summery
  • Stylish

Artists Themes

  • Partying
  • Politics/Society
  • Relaxation
  • Summer
  • TGIF
  • Comfort
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