Gilberto Valdés, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Cuban composer, conductor, flute and clarinet player. Born May 21, 1905 and died May 12, 1972
Date of Birth: 21-May-1905
Place of Birth: Jovellanos, Matanzas Province, Cuba
Date of Death: 12-May-1972
Profession: composer, clarinetist, conductor, musician, flautist
Nationality: United States, Cuba
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Gilberto Valdés
- Gilberto S.
- Valdés (Jovellanos, Matanzas, 21 May 1905 – New York City, 12 May 1972) was a Cuban music director and composer who specialised in the afro genre of Cuban popular music.
- Valdés was one of the first popular bandleaders to introduce African melody, rhythm and traditional themes into his music.
- His Afro-Cuban compositions first gained attention in 1935, when Rita Montaner, accompanied by the pianist Rafael Betancourt, presented his songs "Bembé", "Baró", "Tambó" y "Sangre africana" in the Teatro Principal de la Comedia.
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