Carlos Valdes

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Carlos Valdes (1926 – December 4, 2007) born in Cuba in 1926, living in New York City since 1954.[1] As a musician, he played the conga[2] and worked with Willie Bobo in Harlem. [3] He was also known by the name "Patato."[4] He invented and patented the tunable conga drum (earlier drums had nailed heads) which revolutionized use of the instrument. Tito Puente called him "the greatest conguero alive today"[5].

[edit] References

  1. ^ Carlos 'Patato' Valdes, Artdrum.
  2. ^ National Geographic's World Music website
  3. ^ Carlos "Patato" Valdez, Congahead.
  4. ^ New York Times obituary
  5. ^ www.patatomusic – Puente quote, patent, other biographical detail

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