Cuco Valoy
Cuco Valoy (born January 6, 1937, in Manoguayabo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Dominican Republic singer, songwriter, percussionist and guitarist, who is versatile in salsa, son montuno, guaracha and merengue. He began performing with his brother Martín, under the name Los Ahijados. Valoy is the father of Ramón Orlando, with whom he formed the band Los Virtuosos, later changed to La Tribu.
Cuco Valoy
- Name
- Cuco Valoy
- Born
- 6 January 1937
- Birthplace
- Manoguayabo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Occupation
- Singer, songwriter, instrumentalist
- Nationality
- Dominican Republic
- Fields
- son cubano
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Cuco Valoy, recorded as a musician and composer, was born in 1937 in Manoguayabo.
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Biography
He is widely known for the song "Juliana", which was covered by the group DLG; a cover that featured Valoy's vocals.
Key facts
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• Name — Cuco Valoy • Alias — El Brujo, El Pupy de Quisqueya • Born — 6 January 1937 • Birthplace — Manoguayabo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic • Genre — Salsa, son montuno, merengue, guaracha, bolero • Occupation — Singer, songwriter, instrumentalist • Instrument — Vocals, maracas, guira, güiro, guitar, tambora, congas, bongos, cuatro, plena • Years Active — 1970s–1990s • Past Member Of — Los Ahijados Los Virtuosos La Tribu
Discography
• 1975: No Me Empuje! • 1976: El Brujo • 1977: Un Momento... Llegaron Los Virtuosos • 1978: La Tribu en New York • 1978: Tremenda Salsa • 1978: Salsa Con Coco • 1979: Arrollando • 1980: El Magnífico Cuco Valoy Con Los Virtuosos • 1980: Tiza! • 1981: Puros Cañonazos • 1981: Sin Comentarios • 1986: Con Sabor Del Trópico • 1992: El Que Sabe • 1993: Bien Sobao/Y Lo Virtuoso (Kubaney) • 1993: Lo Mejor de Cuco Valoy (Kubaney) • 1993: Lo Mejor de Cuco Valoy, Vol. 2 (Kubaney) • 1995: Época de Oro (Kubaney) • 1996: Disco de Oro (Kubaney) • 2003: Gold (Edenways) • 2004: Intacto (Kubaney) • 2004: Grandes Soneros de la Época • 2007: Sonero y Valor • 2008: Reserva Musical • 2009: La Piedra
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