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      • William Correa (February 28, 1934 – September 15, 1983), better known by his stage name Willie Bobo, was an American Latin jazz percussionist of Puerto Rican descent.
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    William Correa (February 28, 1934 – September 15, 1983), better known by his stage name Willie Bobo, was an American Latin jazz percussionist of Puerto Rican descent. Bobo rejected the stereotypical expectations of Latino music and was noted for his versatility as an authentic Latin percussionist as well as a jazz drummer easily moving ...

  4. WILLIAM CORREA, better known as WILLIE BOBO, was a consummate percussionist, drummer, vocalist and showman. He was born to Puerto Rican parents on February 28, 1934, in Spanish Harlem and influenced by a broad variety of music, including Latin rhythms, Jazz, Blues, and R&B.

  5. Sep 8, 2016 · Willie Bobo: An Appreciation And A New Album : Alt.Latino The percussionist and bandleader, who died in 1983, played a significant role in Latin jazz history. A new album of recently recovered...

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  6. Jul 10, 2023 · Biography. Articles. News. Willie Bobo was one of the key players who fused influences from Latin soul, rock, and jazz in the late 1960s and 1970s. Willie went on to become an important band leader, whose music reflected the traditions of Spanish and Black Harlem. Born William Correa of Puerto Rican parents, in 1934, Willie was raised in New ...

  7. Mar 5, 2021 · WILLIAM CORREA, known as WILLIE BOBO, was known as an exceptional percussionist, drummer and singer. He was born to Puerto Rican parents on February 28, 1934, in Spanish Harlem and was influenced by a diverse range of music genres such as Latin rhythms, Jazz, Blues, and R&B.

  8. Jun 7, 2016 · Born William Correa on February 28, 1934, Bobo was raised in an East Harlem, New York barrio. His father played Puerto Rican folk music on the guitar-like cuatro, but young Willie was more attracted to the brassy, urbane mambo and became a band boy for Machito's legendary Afro-Cubans.

  9. Apr 5, 2024 · Singer’s Bio. Willie Bobo, born William Correa on February 28, 1934, in New York City, was an American jazz and Latin music percussionist, drummer, and bandleader. Bobo grew up in Spanish Harlem and was heavily influenced by the Afro-Cuban jazz scene.

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