Mongo Santamaria, born Ramón Santamaría Rodríguez on April 7, 1917, in Havana, Cuba, was a renowned Latin jazz percussionist. He is best known for being a master conguero, having played the congas with a blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz improvisation. Santamaria began his musical career in Cuba before moving to New York City in the early 1950s. He gained fame for his recording of "Afro Blue," which became a jazz
... MeerMongo Santamaria, born Ramón Santamaría Rodríguez on April 7, 1917, in Havana, Cuba, was a renowned Latin jazz percussionist. He is best known for being a master conguero, having played the congas with a blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz improvisation. Santamaria began his musical career in Cuba before moving to New York City in the early 1950s. He gained fame for his recording of "Afro Blue," which became a jazz standard after being covered by John Coltrane.
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