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Ray Barretto (1926-2006) was born in Brooklyn, New York City of Puerto Rican parents. He was a conga drummer, percussionist and bandleader signed to Fania Records. He was known for playing a wide variety of Latin music such as Latin jazz, salsa, and boogaloo. Barretto was a long time member of the Fania All Stars as the master of jam sessions. He is known for his hits “El Watusi”, “Cocinando” and “Indestructible”. The song “Acid“ was released in 1968 and it was composed by Ray Barretto.
Ray Barretto (1926-2006) nació en Brooklyn, Nueva York, de padres puertorriqueños. Él era un baterista de conga, percusionista y director de orquesta firmado con Fania Records. Era conocido por tocar una gran variedad de música latina, como jazz latino, salsa y boogaloo. Barretto fue miembro de Fania All Stars durante mucho tiempo como maestro de las sesion