Jazz Greats: Mongo Santamaría

Ramón  Santamaría Rodríguez (April 7, 1917 – February 1, 2003)

Cuban Born Rhumba Quinto (Congo Drum) Master and Afro-Cuban Latin Jazz Percussionist, Composer and Bandleader, Mongo Santamaria, was a important part of the fusion of Afro-Cuban Rhythms with R&B and Soul. He scored hits during the 1960's after working from the 1950's, and continued into the 1990's. He died in 2003; please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: Watermelon man and Afro Blue

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongo_Santamaría

Background information
Birth name	Ramón Santamaría Rodríguez
Also known as	Mongo
Born	April 7, 1917 Havana, Cuba
Died	February 1, 2003(aged 85) Miami, Florida,Florida, U.S.
Genres	Latin jazz, brown-eyed soul
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Congas
Associated acts	La Lupe Tito Puente