Tito Puente
Tito Puente, often referred to as the 'King of Mambo,' was a legendary Puerto Rican musician and bandleader known for his exceptional contributions to Latin music, including his collaborations with Celia Cruz that helped elevate salsa to international prominence.
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Something Serious sounds similar to Santana’s cover of the Tito Puente classic Oye Como Va.
Bruno Mars is for lovers on ‘The Romantic’ | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2026-03-02
Bruno Mars's music references Tito Puente’s Oye Como Va.
Bruno Mars: The Romantic review – you’re better off listening to the songs he’s blatantly imitating | Bruno Mars
United Kingdom· 2026-02-27
Tito Puente was a prominent figure in the development of salsa music.
Muere la leyenda de la salsa Willie Colón
Uruguay· 2026-02-23
Tito Puente was a prominent figure in the salsa genre alongside Willie Colón.
Willie Colón (1950 – 2026): adiós al “Malo del Bronx” y símbolo mayor de la salsa | IN MEMORIAM
Peru· 2026-02-22
Tito Puente was a famous musician who collaborated with Celia Cruz during her solo career.
Los 100 años de Celia Cruz, la diva de la salsa de todos los tiempos
Dominican Republic· 2025-10-26
Cruz consolidated her career in exile alongside Tito Puente, Johnny Pacheco, and Willie Colón in Fania Records.
SiriusXM lanza canal dedicado a Celia Cruz, con motivo del centenario de su natalicio
Honduras· 2025-09-18
Tito Puente collaborated with Eddie Palmieri on the album Masterpiece, which won two Grammy Awards.
Pioneering Latin jazz musician Eddie Palmieri dies at 88 | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-08-10
Tito Puente was a legendary musician who collaborated with Eddie Palmieri and was a close friend of his brother Charlie.
el músico vanguardista de Spanish Harlem que innovó la rumba y el jazz latinoDominican Republic· 2025-08-07
Tito Puente was a prominent figure who performed alongside Eddie Palmieri in iconic concerts.
Murió Eddie Palmieri, leyenda de la salsa, a los 88 años
Costa Rica· 2025-08-07
Antonio Banderas attended performances by Tito Puente while in New York.
Las siete vidas de Antonio BanderasDominican Republic· 2025-08-03
Tito Puente was a legendary musician known for his contributions to salsa and jazz.
QUERIDA SALSA Y entonces, llegó el merengue
Venezuela· 2025-06-22
Tito Puente was a legendary musician who naturally moved between salsa and jazz.
QUERIDA SALSA Y entonces, llegó el merengueVenezuela· 2025-06-04Tito Puente was a legendary percussionist known for his work in Latin music.
Tal día como hoy 31 de mayoVenezuela· 2025-05-31
Tito Puente was a special guest at Barretto's concert, known for his timbales.
QUERIDA SALSA Barretto en el Beacon: 49 años de un concierto antológicoVenezuela· 2025-05-29
Melcochita compartió tarima con leyendas como Tito Puente.
Melcochita |“Me duele que mi música no suene en Perú”: Melcochita se pone serio para hablar de su música y de aspiraciones políticas de Carlos Álvarez | LUCESPeru· 2025-05-03
Tito Puente was a legendary Puerto Rican percussionist known for his contributions to jazz.
Tal día como hoy 20 de abrilVenezuela· 2025-04-20
Tito Puente was an orchestra leader who backed Celia Cruz when she went solo in New York.
‘She had no interest in the comfort zone’: celebrating the centenary of Celia Cruz, Cuba’s Queen of Salsa | MusicUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-18
