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Percussion Profiles: Willie Bobo

Willie Bobo (1934–1983) was one of the most versatile percussionists of his generation — a timbalero, conguero, and drummer who moved effortlessly between Afro-Cuban jazz, R&B, boogaloo, and pop, and whose recording of "Evil Ways" became a breakthrough hit for Santana.

Percussion Profiles: Ray Barretto

Ray Barretto (1929–2006) was one of the most recorded congueros in the history of Latin music — a percussionist whose hard-hitting style and restless musical curiosity left an indelible mark on jazz, salsa, and everything in between.