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Dámaso Pérez Prado

Dámaso Pérez Prado

Acting
11 Dec 1916
14 Sept 1989
Matanzas, Cuba

Biography

Dámaso Pérez Prado (December 11, 1916 – September 14, 1989) was a Cuban bandleader, singer, organist, pianist and composer, who also made brief appearances in films. He is often referred to as the King of the Mambo.He became known and professionally billed as Pérez Prado, his paternal and maternal surnames respectively.

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