Joe Cuba

Joe Cuba
Birth nameGilberto Miguel Calderón
Also known asSonny, Joe
BornApril 22, 1931
Harlem, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 15, 2009(2009-02-15) (aged 77)
New York, New York, U.S.
GenresBoogaloo, salsa
Occupation(s)Musician, bandleader
InstrumentConga
Years active1950–2009
LabelsTico, Fania

Gilberto Miguel Calderón (April 22, 1931 – February 15, 2009), known professionally as Joe Cuba, was an American conga drummer of Puerto Rican descent widely regarded as the "Father of Latin Boogaloo".

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