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Orchestra Harlow
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Charlie Palmieri
50,495 listeners
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Poncho Sanchez
97,937 listeners
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Johnny Pacheco
124,983 listeners
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Fania All Stars
90,460 listeners
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Mongo Santamaria
218,324 listeners
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Sonora Ponceña
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Tito Puente
349,429 listeners
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Bobby Valentin
55,776 listeners
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