Cuco Valoy
| Cuco Valoy | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | El Brujo |
| Born | 1937 (age 78–79) |
| Origin | Manoguayabo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Genres | salsa, son montuno, merengue |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | vocals, maracas, güiro, guitar |
| Years active | 1950's |
| Associated acts | Los Ahijados, Los Virtuosos, La Tribu |
Cuco Valoy (born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 5 January 1937) is Dominican salsa, son montuno and merengue singer. He began performing Cuban son with his brother Martín, under the name Los Ahijados. Cuco is the father of Ramón Orlando with whom he formed the band Los Virtuosos, changed to La Tribu. He is widely known for the song Juliana, which was covered by the group DLG; a cover that featured Valoy's vocals.
In 2009 Valoy introduce a new song La Piedra.
Discography
- 1993: Bien Sobao/Y Lo Virtuoso (Kubaney)
- 1993: Lo Mejor de Cuco Valoy (Kubaney)
- 1993: Lo Mejor de Cuco Valoy, Vol. 2 (Kubaney)
- 1995: Época de Oro (Kubaney)
- 1996: Disco de Oro (Kubaney)
- 2003: Gold (Edenways)
- 2004: Intacto (Kubaney)
- 2004: Grandes Soneros de la Época
- 2007: Sonero y Valor
- 2008: Reserva Musical
- 2009: La Piedra
External links
- Biography of Cuco Valoy with performance videos
References
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