Latin beat

Dámaso Pérez Prado (December 11, 1916 – September 14, 1989) was a Cuban bandleader, pianist, composer and arranger who popularized the mambo in the 1950s. read more.

The rhythms originated in West Africa and originally traveled to Cuba on the slave ships. Since then the music has gone back and forth across the Atlantic countless times, changing slightly on each occasion. read more.

Pete Rodriguez's "I Like It Like That" was originally released on the album "I Like It Like That" in 1967 and was composed by Tony Pabon and Manny Rodriguez. read more.