Pérez Prado

Jazzmambo innovatorcuban dance musicbig band swing

Pérez Prado (Dámaso Pérez Prado, December 11, 1916 – September 14, 1989) was a Cuban bandleader, musician (singer, organist and pianist), and composer. He is often referred to as the "King of the Mambo". Pérez was actually his surname, he became known by the paternal and maternal surnames "Pérez Prado." His orchestra was the most popular in mambo. His son, Pérez Prado, Jr., continues to direct the Pérez Prado Orchestra in Mexico City to this day.

Influenced by: Beny Moré, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz

Active:
1940s-1980s
Scene:
Cuba / Mexico City
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