Machito

Machito (February 16, 1912-April 15, 1984) was an influential Latin jazz musician and bandleader. Born Francisco Raúl Gutiérrez Grillo in Havana, Cuba, he was active in Cuba before emigrating to the United States in 1937, where he sang with Xavier Cugat and Noro Morales, among others.

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February 16 - 1912 - April 15 - 1984 - Latin jazz - Havana - Cuba - United States - 1937 - Xavier Cugat - Noro Morales

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Machito founded the Afro-Cubans in 1940, with his brother-in-law Mario Bauza as musical director. He sang and played maracas for the Afro-Cubans. He was known for the rhythms of the Afro-Cuban music including mambo, rumba, cha cha cha, cubop, Latin jazz, pachanga and son montuno and his 20 piece orchestra became a major force in the history of Latin music during the 40s and 50s. His sister Graciela is also a vocalist for the Afro-Cuban band.

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Afro-Cubans - 1940 - Mario Bauza - Mambo - Rumba - Cha cha cha - Cubop - Latin jazz - Pachanga - Son montuno - Latin music - 40s - 50s - Graciela

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Machito died during a concert in London, England in 1984.

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