Dámaso Pérez Prado
Born
December 11, 1916 in Matanzas, Cuba
Died
September 14, 1989
Popularity
2.1313
Biography
Dámaso Pérez Prado (December 11, 1916 – September 14, 1989) was a Cuban bandleader, singer, organist, pianist and composer, who also made brief appearances in films. He is often referred to as the King of the Mambo.He became known and professionally billed as Pérez Prado, his paternal and maternal surnames respectively.