Dámaso Pérez Prado
Born: 1916-12-11
Birthplace: Matanzas, Cuba
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.
Known For
Underwater!
El pecado de ser pobre
Dancing, salón de baile
Lost Love
El sexo de los pobres
Victims of Sin
From Can-Can to Mambo
Cha-Cha-Cha Boom!
Tivoli
El dengue del amor
Top Movie Credits
Underwater!
Perez Prado
El pecado de ser pobre
Music Arranger
Dancing, salón de baile
Dámaso Pérez Prado (uncredited)
Lost Love
Orchestrator
El sexo de los pobres
Music Director
Victims of Sin
Musician
Cha-Cha-Cha Boom!
Perez Prado
Tivoli
Self