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Pérez Prado

Cuban arranger who earned his King of Mambo title with scorching brass and entrancing percussion.
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Album Highlights

  • Dengue Regaee
    Pérez Prado
    Dengue Regaee
  • Mondo Mambo: The Best of Perez Prado
    Pérez Prado
    Mondo Mambo: The Best o …
  • Mambo Happy!
    Pérez Prado
    Mambo Happy!
  • Voodoo Suite: Plus Six All-Time Greats
    Pérez Prado / Shorty R …
    Voodoo Suite: Plus Six …
  • Jazz Perez Prado
    Pérez Prado
    Jazz Perez Prado
  • A Touch of Tabasco
    Rosemary Clooney / Pére …
    A Touch of Tabasco
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Pérez Prado

Pérez Prado - Artist Details

Active

1940s - 1980s

Born

December 11, 1916 in Mantanzas, Cuba

Died

September 14, 1989 in Mexico City, Mexico

Genre

Latin Jazz

Styles

Latin Big Band Mambo Salsa Tropical Big Band Cuban Traditions

Also Known As

Dámaso Pérez Prado
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