About Tito Puente
Ernest Anthony Puente Jr., commonly known as Tito Puente, was an American musician, songwriter, bandleader, timbalero, vibraphonist and record producer. He composed dance-oriented mambo and Latin jazz music. He was also known as “El Rey de los Timbales,” or “The King of the Timbales.”
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Awards & Honors
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
National Medal of Arts
Grammy Award for Best Latin Recording
Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album
International Latin Music Hall of Fame
Latin Grammy Award for Best Traditional Tropical Album
Library of Congress Living Legend
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame
Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award
