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Willie Bobo

Active

1950s - 1970s

Born

February 28, 1934 in New York City, NY

Died

September 15, 1983 in Los Angeles, CA

Genre

Latin Jazz

Styles

Boogaloo Latin Jazz World Fusion Salsa Afro-Cuban Jazz Latin Soul Latin Folk

Also Known As

William Correa
William Correa

Member Of

The Killer Joe Orchestra
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Willie Bobo

Biography by Richard S. Ginell

Latin jazz percussionist famed for the instrumental hit “Spanish Grease.”
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Album Highlights

  • A New Dimension
    Willie Bobo
    A New Dimension
  • Let's Go Bobo!
    Willie Bobo
    Let's Go Bobo!
  • Bobo Motion
    Willie Bobo
    Bobo Motion
  • Bobo's Beat
    Willie Bobo
    Bobo's Beat
  • Spanish Grease
    Willie Bobo
    Spanish Grease
  • Willie Bobo's Finest Hour
    Willie Bobo
    Willie Bobo's Finest Ho …
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  • Earthy
  • Laid-Back/Mellow
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  • Celebratory
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  • Spicy
  • Street-Smart
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  • Energetic
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  • Fun
  • Passionate
  • Rousing
  • Sophisticated
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  • Joyous

Artists Themes

  • Dance Party
  • Cool & Cocky
  • Girls Night Out
  • Guys Night Out
  • Club
  • Open Road
  • Romance
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