Happy Birthday Tito Puente! He was born in 1923 at Spanish Harlem, New York City. He was a composer, arranger, bandleader, and percussionist, but is most famous for his timbale playing. President Jimmy Carter pronounced him "The Goodwill Ambassador of Latin American Music". Tito Puente died on May 31, 2000 at NY, NY.
Check out a video of one of his most famous songs here. He's the guy leading everything in the white jacket.
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