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Called the “Frank Sinatra of Latin Music.” Tito Rodriguez is one of the 1950’s Mambo eras “Big Three” (the other two being Machito and Tito Puente). Tito was equally adept at swinging big band Latin or Ballads.
Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Tito Rodríguez moved to New York in 1940 when his parents died. Tito soon got a job playing percussion in Xavier Cougat’s band. In 1947 he formed his own dance band, Los Diablos del Mambo. He enrolled in the Juilliard School of Music to study vibraphone and percussion and later renamed his band the Tito Rodríguez Orchestra. In addition to his instrumental talents and leadership, Rodríguez’ satin voice and impeccable phrasing made him a popular singer in the 1950s.
His rivalry with Tito Puente was particularly intense, as commemorated in the son...
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Known For
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AVISALE A MI CONTRARIOAVISALE A MI CONTRARIO
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En La OscuridadEn La Oscuridad
Song -
Avisale A Mi ContrarioAvisale A Mi Contrario
SongSong - 1964Main ArtistMain ArtistComposer LyricistAssociated PerformerVocals
Certifications
- RIAA Latin Certification
- RIAA Latin Certification
Links
Contacts
Cynthia (Cindy) Rodriguez (Heir) / Herman Rodriguez-Bajandas Music Publishing & Artist Services
Herman Rodriguez-Bajandas -
Fonico, LLC
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