Trio Matamoros

Trio Matamoros
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Genre: World, Latin
Styles: Tropical, Bolero, Sonero, Latin Pop
Group Members: Beny Moré, Miguel Matamoros, Siro Rodriguez, Rafael Cueto
Biography: One of the most popular and influential Cuban groups of the '20s and '30s, Trio Matamoros was formed in 1925 by Miguel Matamoros, along with percussionist Siro Rodriguez and guitar player Rafael Cueto. The band performed from 1925 until it disbanded in 1969, hitting several creative peaks along the way. ...Read full biography
Ecos de Cuba
Released: 1975
Label: Kubaney
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This is about the only thing you're likely to find by this extremely influential group. Matamoros was the composer of some of the biggest standards in the popular Cuban repertoire -- "Lagrimas Negras" ...Read full review
Lagrimas Negras
Released: 1980
Label: Musica Latina
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The Trio Matamoros was one of the greatest of the incomparable Cuban guitar-and-percussion sones groups (and a seminal influence on early African guitar). The title cut here is one of the most beautiful ...Read full review
More Trio Matamoros albums: Main Albums (25), Compilations (22), DVD/Video (1)
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