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MONGOSANTAMARIA

Latin1950s–1990s

About

Ramón Mongo Santamaría was a Cuban percussionist and bandleader whose Afro-Cuban roots made him one of the most authentic voices in Latin jazz. His 1963 hit Watermelon Man — written by Herbie Hancock — brought Latin jazz to mainstream American audiences. His early Riverside albums are essential for anyone exploring the Afro-Cuban jazz tradition.

Known For

01Watermelon Man
02Afro Roots
03Mongo at the Village Gate
04Up from the Roots
05Mongo Introduces La Lupe

Artists Influenced

Cal TjaderRay BarrettoWillie BoboPoncho SanchezGiovanni Hidalgo

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