Dámaso Pérez Prado

Born 11 December 1916 in Matanzas, Cuba

Died 14 September 1989 (aged 72)

Dámaso Pérez Prado (December 11, 1916 – September 14, 1989) was a Cuban bandleader, singer, organist, pianist and composer, who also made brief appearances in films. He is often referred to as the King of the Mambo.He became known and professionally billed as Pérez Prado, his paternal and maternal surnames respectively.