King of the Mambo

Dámaso Pérez Prado (December 11, 1916 in Cuba – September 14, 1989 in Mexico) was a Cuban bandleader and composer. He is commonly referred to as the “King of the Mambo“. Famous pieces and hits Pérez Prado is the composer of such famous pieces as “Mambo No. 5” (later a UK chart-topper for both Lou … Continue reading King of the Mambo