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Artist
Augie Colon
12+ albums
USA
about
August "Augie" Colón, nicknamed the "Grandfather of Percussion", was a percussionist and the voice behind the exotic, jungle sounds of Martin Denny's 1956 hit song, "Quiet Village". He was a popular session musician and bandleader in Hawaii. His bird calls were featured as well in the music. He died at the age of 76 on June 11, 2004, after suffering complications related to diabetes. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
top songs
albums
Jungle Drums
Chant of the Jungle
Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 17: Bongoland
Sophisticated Savage
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Shrunken Head Exotica
Sophisiticated Savage
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The Pulse of the Jungle - Exotic Beats for a Summer Getaway
Jungle Rock, Vol. 3
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Mondo For Space Age
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Ultra-Lounge: Bongoland
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Music for a Bachelor’s Den, Vol. 3: Latin Rhythms in HiFi
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Latin Rythms in HI-FI