by tamboricua » Mon Mar 08, 2004 5:30 pm
It is with great sadness to inform you that another dean of percussion has passed away, Julito Collazo. Julito played a central role in the introduction of Afrocuban popular and folkloric percussion to the North American musical scene. He collaborated with many diverse artists such as: Chick Corea, Sonny Fortune, Tito Puente, Machito, Mongo Santamaría, Eddie Palmieri, Miriam Makeba, Grupo Folklórico y Experimental, Cachao, Steve Berrios, and Carlos "Patato" Valdes, among others.
May he rest in peace.
Jorge Ginorio