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Mongo Santamaría currently holds the position #21805 with 118 concerts, popularity of 42% and 71 293 followers

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Artist
Mongo Santamaría
Start At
1922
Ended At
Feb 1, 2003
Biography
Ramón "Mongo" Santamaría (April 7, 1922 in Havana, Cuba – February 1, 2003) was an Afro-Cuban percussionist. He is most famous for being the composer of the jazz standard "Afro Blue", as performed by John Coltrane among others. His 1963 hit rendition of Herbie Hancock's "Watermelon Man" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. In 1950 he moved to New York where he played with Perez Prado, Tito Puente, Cal Tjader, Fania All Stars, etc.

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Mongo Santamaría have performed covers in 4 out of their 118 shows, giving you a 66.67% chance to enjoy these unique versions, from artists like Herbie Hancock