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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.
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 50 years,...
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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Feb 18, 2006 · Feb. 18, 2006 12 AM PT. Times Staff Writer. Ray Barretto, the towering Puerto Rican percussionist who straddled the occasionally conflicting worlds of salsa and Latin jazz during a career that...
Apr 29, 2013 · Ray Barretto was a conguero who helped bring Latin rhythms into the jazz mainstream. Learn more about his life, career, and discography on AllMusic, a comprehensive music information site.
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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.
Such is the case of Ray Barretto. Never straying from his roots, he was a great admirer of swing, jam, jazz, and the genres’ most noted figures, such as Dizzy Gillespie. He made these genres...
