Willie Bobo
American jazz percussionist (1934–1983) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Correa (February 28, 1934[1] – September 15, 1983),[2] better known by his stage name Willie Bobo, was an American Latin jazz percussionist of Puerto Rican descent. Bobo rejected the stereotypical expectations of Latino music and was noted for combining elements of jazz, Latin and rhythm and blues music.[3][1]
American jazz percussionist (1934–1983)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Correa |
| Born | (1934-02-28)February 28, 1934 East Harlem, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 15, 1983(1983-09-15) (aged 49) |
| Genres | Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban jazz, Boogaloo |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Timbales, conga, various percussion instruments |
Musical artist
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