Candido Camero

Cándido Camero, born Cándido de Guerra Camero on April 22, 1921, in Havana, Cuba, was a legendary percussionist renowned for his virtuosity in Afro-Cuban music. With a career spanning over seven decades, Camero was instrumental in popularizing the congas in jazz and global popular music. He passed away on November 7, 2020, in New York at the age of 99, leaving behind an immense legacy of over 700 recordings. His influential work includes iconic albums like "Mambo Candido," "Calypso Mania," and "Candido In Indigo." Camero's innovative contributions and collaborations with notable artists have cemented his status as a pioneer in Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban music.