Jimmy Santos
Background information
Birth nameJaime Santos
BornMontevideo, Uruguay[1]
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • drums
  • percussion
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Jimmy Santos is an Afro-Uruguayan popular vocalist of candombe, jazz and rock. Jimmy has lived in Argentina since 1976 and is part of the black population in Argentina. He also plays the drums. In 1977 he joined Raíces. He has a good relationship with Andrés Calamaro the Argentine singer, guitarist and pianist, and works with him.

Jimmy Santos with Raíces discography

Members of Raíces pictured in 1980: Raúl Cuadro, Alberto Bengolea, Andrés Calamaro, Beto Satragni and Jimmy Santos in 1980
DiscoBandaAñoTipo
B.O.V. Dombe Raíces 1978 Estudio
Los Habitantes de la Rutina Raíces 1980 Estudio
Ey Bo Road Raíces 1987 Estudio
Empalme Raíces 1995 Estudio
Raíces, en vivo Raíces 1999 Vivo
Raíces, 30 años Raíces 2008 Estudio

References

  1. "Esto es Candombe". Retrieved 10 November 2010.



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