Ray Barretto

Ray Barretto (1929–2006) was an American composer, percussionist and musician.

Overview

Also worked under the name King of the Hard Hands.

Born at Brooklyn in 1929, died at Hackensack in 2006.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are salsa and Latin jazz.

Membership is recorded of Fania All-Stars and Ray Barretto & New World Spirit.

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album, International Latin Music Hall of Fame and NEA Jazz Masters.

Sources

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“Ray Barretto”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q740099: Ray Barretto
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