Rafael Cortijo

Rafael Antonio Cortijo Verdejo
Background information
BornDecember 11, 1928
Santurce, Puerto Rico
DiedOctober 3, 1982(1982-10-03) (aged 54)
Santurce, Puerto Rico
GenresSalsa, Bomba, Plena
Occupation(s)Musician, bandleader, composer
InstrumentPercussion
Years active1940–1982
Labels
  • AF Records
  • Ansonia
  • Astro
  • Coco
  • Discomoda
  • Gema Records
  • Marvela
  • MVM Records
  • Onda Nueva
  • Regio
  • Seeco
  • Soul Posters
  • Tico
  • Tierrazo
  • Vampi Soul
  • Zeida

Rafael Antonio Cortijo Verdejo (December 11, 1928 – October 3, 1982) was a Puerto Rican musician, orchestra leader, composer and percussion instrument craftsman.

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