Bebo Valdés

Bandleader, Musical Artist

1918 – 2013

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Who was Bebo Valdés?

Dionisio Ramón Emilio Valdés Amaro, better known as Bebo Valdés, was a Cuban pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger. He was a central figure in the golden age of Cuban music, led two famous big bands, and was one of the "house" arrangers for the Tropicana Club.

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Born
Oct 9, 1918
Quivicán
Also known as
  • Bebo Valdes
  • Valdés, Bebo
  • Dionisio Ramón Emilio Valdés Amaro
  • Ramón Emilio Valdés Amaro
  • Bebo
  • Bebo Valdez
  • Valdez, Bebo
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Nationality
  • Cuba
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Died
Mar 22, 2013
Stockholm

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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