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Gilberto Valdés
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Gilberto S. Valdés (21 May 1905, in Jovellanos, Matanzas – 12 May 1972, in New York City) was a Cuban music director and composer who specialised in the afro genre of Cuban popular music.[1][2] Valdés was one of the first popular bandleaders to introduce African melody, rhythm and traditional themes into his music.[3] His Afro-Cuban compositions first gained attention in 1935, when Rita Montaner, accompanied by the pianist Rafael Betancourt, presented his songs "Bembé", "Baró", "Tambó" y "Sangre africana" in the Teatro Principal de la Comedia.
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Discography
- Cuban ballet Orquesta de Cámara de Madrid dir. Gilberto Valdés LP Montilla 92:
- Hi Fi in the tropics LP Montilla 94
- Gran Orquesta Típica Nacional LP Puchito SP-114:
- Rezo de santo – Ritmo de santo de la tierra de África en Arará. LP Maype 180
- La música del maestro Gilberto Valdés – Con su orquesta LP Panart 3101
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