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9 December, 04:54

Born in Spanish Harlem, New York City of Puerto Rican parents, he is often called "the king of the timbales". His mambo and Latin-based percussion music has been featured in many films, including "The Mambo Kings".

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  1. 9 December, 07:35
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    Answer: Ernesto Antonio "Tito" Puente

    Explanation: Ernesto Antonio "Tito" Puente was, (he died in 2000) an American musician, songwriter and record producer. He was the son of Ernest and Felicia Puente, who were natives Puerto Ricans living in New York City's Spanish Harlem, Puente is often credited as "El Rey de los Timbales" (in English The King of the Timbales) and "The King of Latin Music". He is best known for dance-oriented mambo and Latin jazz compositions that endured over a 50-year career. He and his music appears in the film The Mambo Kings based on a book of the same name. He guest-starred on several television shows, including Sesame Street and The Simpsons, One of my favorite songs of his is "Oye Como Va".
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