 Pupi Campo wearing his iconic straw hat and fronting the band playing the maracas Image by 4cs4ever, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Lopez Pupi And His OrchestraPupi Campo Pupi Campo Cuban musician and dancer (1920–2011) Jacinto "Pupi" Campo (May 1, 1920 – December 12, 2011) was a Cuban entertainer, dancer, and bandleader who spent most of his life in the United States. As a bandleader in the 1940s and 1950s, he made recordings for labels such as Seeco and Tico. His band featured percussionist and musical director Tito Puente and pianist Joe Loco. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Pupi Campo Pupi Campo in 1942 Background information Born Jacinto Campo (1920-05-01)May 1, 1920 Havana, Cuba Died December 12, 2011(2011-12-12) (aged 91) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Occupations Singer, dancer, bandleader Years active 1940s–1970s Labels Seeco, Tico Spouses Diosa Costello Betty Clooney Joette Renee Irk Close Career Starting… (Source: Wikipedia)
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