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Candido Camero
A musical legend in his own right, Cándido Camero (born on April 22, 1921) was
one of the most popular and sought-after Latin percussionists of his generation.
Considered a pioneer of Afro-Cuban jazz and an innovator within the genre,
Camero is credited with popularizing the use of multiple conga drums and bongos
in popular music during the second half of the 20th century. Hailing from San
Antonio de los Baños in Havana, he grew up in a music-loving household and
started playing make-believe percussion with tins and cans. Camero quickly
picked up the tres and the bass before focu...
