Cuban music stars died in Stroke
Here are 2 famous musicians from Cuba died in Stroke:
Francisco Aguabella
Francisco Aguabella (October 10, 1925 Matanzas-May 8, 2010 Los Angeles) a.k.a. Francisco Aguabella y Sus Tambores Bata or Aguabella, Francisco was a Cuban percussionist.
Discography: Agua de Cuba, Cantos a los orishas, Cubacan, Ochimini and H2O. Genres: Jazz, Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban jazz and Rumba.
Francisco Aguabella was known for his exceptional skills in playing the batá drums, which are sacred instruments traditionally used in Santería ceremonies. He was born in Cuba and started playing drums at a young age. In his teenage years, he joined a local rumba group and later became a drummer for some of the most famous bands in Cuba, including the legendary conga group, Los Munequitos de Matanzas.
In the 1950s, Aguabella moved to the United States and settled in New York City. He quickly established himself as a prominent percussionist and began collaborating with jazz musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Cal Tjader, and Charlie Parker. In the 1970s, he moved to Los Angeles and continued to work with musicians from various genres, including Latin jazz, salsa, and world music.
Aside from his successful career as a performer, Aguabella was also a respected educator and taught percussion at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for over 20 years. He was the recipient of many awards, including a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts in 1992.
Throughout his career, Aguabella remained dedicated to preserving the traditional rhythms and music of his Cuban heritage, while also incorporating modern elements into his sound. He was and still is regarded as one of the most influential percussionists in Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban music.
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Dámaso Pérez Prado
Dámaso Pérez Prado (December 11, 1916 Matanzas-September 14, 1989 Mexico City) otherwise known as Pérez Prado y su orquestra, Perez Prado Orchestra,, Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra, Pérez Prado y su Orquesta, Prado, Pérez y su orquestra, Pérez Prado, Perez Prado y su Orquesta, Peréz Prado Orchestra, Perez Prado, Perez Prado and His Orchestra, Prez Prado, Perez Prado & His Orchestra, Damasco Perez Prado, Prado, Pérez, Damaso Pérez Prado, Prado, Pérez y su orquesta or Prado, Damaso Pérez was a Cuban actor, composer and film score composer.
His most recognized albums: 10 Grandes Exitos, El Rey Del Mambo, Mambo No. 5, Sucessos Multisom Cover Music, Havana, 3 a.m. / Mambo Mania : 2 Original LP's, Perez Prado - The Mambo King (disc 1), Cuban Mambo, Benny Moré and Perez Prado, Ciliegi Rosa and Pops and Prado. Genres he performed: Mambo.
Dámaso Pérez Prado was known as the "King of Mambo" for his influential contributions to the Mambo music genre. He began playing music at a young age and later studied classical piano and composition at the Havana Conservatory. In 1948, he moved to Mexico City where he formed his own orchestra and began recording his signature style of Mambo music, characterized by its strong percussion and brass sections.
Pérez Prado's music gained international success, especially in the 1950s, and he became a major figure in Latin music. His hit song "Mambo No. 5" became an instant classic and was later covered by other artists. He also worked as a film composer, and his music was featured in numerous films, including "Havana 3 a.m." and "The Big Broadcast of 1936."
Throughout his career, Pérez Prado won several awards, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997. His musical legacy continues to influence Latin music and has been sampled by contemporary artists in various genres.
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