About the artist

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  Pérez Prado, the Cuban bandleader and king of mambo, made an indelible mark with his rhythmic and exuberant music. Hits like “Mambo No. 5” and “Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White” defined the mambo craze of the 1950s, bringing Latin music to the forefront of the international stage and inspiring generations of musicians while securing his place in music history.

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