Top Ten Latino, Vol. 2: 1955-1960

Pérez Prado

Dámaso Pérez Prado (December 11, 1916 – September 14, 1989) was a Cuban bandleader, musician (singer, organist and pianist), and composer. He is often referred to as the "King of the Mambo". Pérez was actually his surname, so Dámaso Pérez, his true name, but he became known by the paternal and mate… more »