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Rafael Cortijo DATE OF BIRTH: December 11, 1928 PLACE OF BIRTH: Parada 21, Santurce, Puerto Rico DEATH: October 3, 1982 in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Rafael Cortijo was a Puerto Rican Percusionist, Composer, Director musician and orchestra leader. In the dictionary of the Afroantillana music, the name of Rafael Cortijo is synonymous of legend. One of its figures summits and more venerated. Leader of one of the most admired rhythmic organizations during the second half of the 20th Century: Cortijo and Su Combo.

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  • Caballo de Hierro Canta: Fe Cortijo

    Caballo de Hierro Canta: Fe Cortijo

    Album2006
  • Su Estilo y su Ritmo

    Su Estilo y su Ritmo

    Album2003
  • Ritmos y cantos callejeros

    Ritmos y cantos callejeros

    Album1992
  • Los dos grandes de siempre: Sus 16 exitos

    Los dos grandes de siempre: Sus 16 exitos

    Album1982
  • El sueño del maestro

    El sueño del maestro

    Album1980
  • Llaves de la Tradicion = Keys of Tradition

    Llaves de la Tradicion = Keys of Tradition

    Album1977
  • Con todos los hierros (Everything but the Kitchen Sink!)

    Con todos los hierros (Everything but the Kitchen Sink!)

    Album1967
  • Con Las 7 Potencias

    Con Las 7 Potencias

    Album