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Hilton Ruiz
Hilton Ruiz – a brilliant pianist equally skilled in Latin and jazz styles. A child prodigy, Ruiz was classically trained from a very young age. He appeared at Carnegie Hall at the age of 8.Â...
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Nestor Torres
Nestor Torres – born in Puerto Rico- Nestor Torres is a spirited flute player whose style incorporates Latin, jazz, pop and classical styles. He started playing drums at the age of 5, switching to...
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Pucho and his Latin soul brothers
Henry “Pucho†Brown b. Nov 1 1938 Harlem NY. Pucho and his band the Latin soul brothers were one of the top bands in the mid 1960’s that successfully mixed elements of jazz, Latin, soul and...
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Chico O Farrill
Chico O Farrill is one of the most important composers and arrangers in the history of Latin jazz. Born Arturo O Farrill in Havana Cuba, he attended a military academy in Georgia during the years of...
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Celia Cruz
Celia Cruz – One of the most famous and beloved singer ever in Latin music. This is and artist that is recognized all over the world for her passionate singing and extravagant stage presence. She...
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Marc Anthony
Marc Anthony- Was the one at the forefront of a new generation of Latin artists to come into prominence in the 1990’s. His wide raging tenor voice combined with contemporary, modern production helped...
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Charlie Palmieri-The older brother of top pianist Eddie Palmieri. The son of Puerto Rican parents Charlie was born in New York City. He began classical piano studies when he was seven and attended...
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Pete Escovedo
Percussionist Pete Escovedo has been a major force in the Latin Music scene of the San Francisco Bay Area since the late 1960’s. He grew up in Oakland, California surrounded by music, his father...
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Frank Grillo- Better known as Machito
Percussionist Machito- one of the most important figures in Afro Cuban jazz and a major band leader for over 40 years. Born Frank Grillo in Florida but raised in Cuba, his mother nicknamed him “Macho”...
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Latino Celebrities Shine at MTV’S 2009 VMAS – Hissip
Latino Celebrities Shine at MTV'S 2009 VMASHissipThe Radio Music City Hall in New York City was abuzz last night as many celebrities came out for the MTV 2009 VMAs. Of course a bunch of Latino...
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