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Bobby Valentín
12+ albums
salsalatinpuerto ricosalsa brava
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Bobby Valentin real name is Roberto Valentín Fred , was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, was taught by his father to play the guitar at a young age. When his mother died in 1947,he went to live with his older sister and was raised in the town of Coamo; there he received his primary education and studied music. When he 11 years old, he participated in a local talent contest with a trio which he had formed. He played the guitar and sang for the trio and they won the first place prize. One of his teachers suggested that he attend the Jose I. Quinton Academy of Music, which he did - here he learned to play the trumpet.[1] In 1956, Valentin moved with his family to New York City where he attended George Washington High School and continued to take music lessons. In 1958, he went to play for Joe Quijano but, shortly after he joined Willie Rosario, who also came from his same neighborhood and played in his band.[2] [edit] Musical career In 1963, Valentin joined Tito Rodriguez (after not being hired by Tito in a recording session because of his age, he was given a chance and was added to his regular band) and traveled twice with Tito's orchestra to Venezuela. He also made musical arrangements for Tito and at times for Charlie Palmieri, Joe Quijano, Willie Rosario, and Ray Barretto. In 1965, he formed his own band and was signed by the Fania Record Label. He recorded "El Mensajero" (The Mensenger) and "Young Man With a Horn". He held his first concert in Puerto Rico during that perio
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Rey Del Bajo
Soy Boricua
El Barrio: The Bad Boogaloo (Nu Yorican Sounds 1960-1970)
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Fania DJ Series [Disc 1]
Bobby Valentín
The Rough Guide To Boogaloo
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Young Man With A Horn
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Broasted Or Fried - Latin Breakbeats, Basslines & Boogaloo
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NuYorican Funk Experience, Vol. 3
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25 Aniversario Del Rey Del Bajo
Algo Nuevo
Bobby Valentin