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Raymundo "Ray" Barretto Pagán (April 29, 1929 – February 17, 2006) was an American percussionist and bandleader of Puerto Rican descent. Throughout his career as a percussionist, he played a wide variety of Latin music styles, as well as Latin jazz.
Apr 29, 2024 · Released in 1970, 'Barretto Power' is a record that showcases the versatility and power of the Puerto Rican drummer and bandleader. The album blends progressive and traditional Latin music, featuring songs such as 'Oye La Noticia', 'Right On', and 'Power'.
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American conga player, drummer, percussionist, bandleader, composer and producer. Father of Ray Barretto Jnr. Member of Tito Puente 's orchestra from 1957 to 1960, he formed his own orchestra in 1961.
Feb 17, 2006 · Ray Barretto was a conguero who helped bring Latin rhythms into the jazz mainstream. Explore his songs, albums, reviews, bio and more on AllMusic, the comprehensive music database.
Feb 18, 2006 · Ray Barretto, a percussionist who helped define the role of the conga drum in jazz and became an influential figure in both jazz and Latin music during a career spanning more than...
Feb 18, 2006 · Ray Barretto, the towering Puerto Rican percussionist who straddled the occasionally conflicting worlds of salsa and Latin jazz during a career that spanned more than half a century, died...
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Learn about Ray Barretto, a pioneer of Latin jazz and boogaloo music who played the congas with Tito Puente and Fania All-Stars. Explore his biography, discography, and objects at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
