Ruben Rada

Bandleader, Musical Artist

1943 –

47

Who is Ruben Rada?

Rubén Rada is an Afro-Uruguayan percussionist, composer and singer. He is closely associated with Candombe, an Afro–Uruguayan rhythmic style music, which is based on the sound of three types of drums: ´chico´, ‘repique’ and ‘piano’. Rada has recorded more than 30 albums, which today are considered Uruguayan classics.

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Born
Jun 17, 1943
Montevideo
Also known as
  • Rubén Rada
  • Rada, Rubén
  • Rubén Omar Rada Silva
Nationality
  • Uruguay
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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