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Mongo Santamaría
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Ray Barretto
202,953 listeners
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Willie Bobo
187,998 listeners
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Eddie Palmieri
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Tito Puente
300,082 listeners
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Fania All Stars
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Cal Tjader
275,326 listeners
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Poncho Sanchez
86,352 listeners
Poncho Sanchez (born October 30, 1951) is a Latin jazz artist, salsa singer, band leader and conguero (conga player). In 2000, Sanchez and … read morePoncho Sanchez (born October 30, 1951) is a Latin jazz artist, salsa singer, band leader and conguero (conga player). In 2000, Sanchez and his ensemble won the Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album for their work on the Concord Picante album … read morePoncho Sanchez (born October 30, 1951) is a Latin jazz artist, salsa singer, band leader and conguero (conga player). In 2000, Sanchez and his ensemble won the Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album for their work on the Concord Picante album Latin Soul. A jazz great in himself, Sanchez has performed w… read more -
Chucho Valdés
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Cachao
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