La Sonora Santanera

About La Sonora Santanera

Founded by Carlos Colorado in 1955, La Sonora Santanera imported the tropical music of Cuba into Mexico at the height of the mambo and cha-cha-cha craze, enjoying early-'60s hits with "La Boa" and "El Ladrón.”

ORIGIN
Cárdenas, Mexico
FORMED
1955
GENRE
Salsa and Tropical

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