Miguelito Valdes
During more than five decades of performing, the vocal innovations of Miguelito Valdes made him one of Latin music's most popular artists. He started singing in 1927 with a few amateur groups, then decided music was his career while in Panama during the early '30s. In June 1937, Valdes was the vocalist for the corporation Casino de la Playa Orchestra, which was among Cuba's five most popular orchestras. He left Cuba for New York City in April 1940, and joined the Xavier Cugat band at the Waldorf Astoria hotel. The spot earned him a lot of fame, enough so that he could start his solo career in 1942. He recorded for several labels, was seen in 12 movie cameo roles, and went into semi-retirement in 1955. He came back in 1963, and hosted a television show for ten years. In 1978, Miguelito Valdes died on stage of a heart attack in Bogota, Columbia.
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Los Valdés Con La Sonora Matancera
Vicentico Valdes, Miguelito Valdes
World - Released by Fania on 1 Jan 1998
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Mr. Babalú
Miguelito Valdes, Noro Morales and His Orchestra
Jazz - Released by Fresh Sound Records on 1 Jan 2006
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Musical Moments to Remember: Miguelito Valdés – Mr. Babalú Plays Mambo & Rumba
Miguelito Valdes, Miguelito Valdés Orchestra
International Pop - Released by Jube Legends on 11 May 2018
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
Rompan El Cuero
Orquesta Havana Riverside, Miguelito Valdes, Pedro Vargas, René Cabe
Jazz - Released by Fresh Sound Records on 7 Jan 1998
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Perlas Cubanas: Casino de la Playa
Miguelito Valdes, Orquesta Casino de la Playa
Latin America - Released by Vintage Music on 30 Sep 2014
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
El Son Cubano de Mr. Babalú (Remastered)
Latin America - Released by Master Tape Records on 3 Oct 2020
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Machito And Miguelito Valdés 1941-1958
World - Released by Geffen on 21 Oct 1998
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Se Formó el Rumbón
Latin America - Released by Soul Vibes on 1 May 1998
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Plays His World Famous Latin Rhythms (Remastered)
Latin America - Released by RevOla on 30 Jul 2021
24-Bit 96.0 kHz - Stereo -
Bim Bam Boom
Miguelito Valdes, Machito & His Afro Cubans
World - Released by Geffen on 1 Jan 1949
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Vintage Cuba Nº 48 - EPs Collectors "Villa Rosa"
Bolero - Released by Vintage Music on 26 Nov 1958
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Vintage Cuba Nº 66 - EPs Collectors, "Piropo"
World - Released by Vintage Music on 6 Aug 1957
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Adiós África
Orquesta Casino de la Playa, Miguelito Valdes
Jazz - Released by Fresh Sound Records on 16 Jun 2009
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
La Voz de Cuba - Miguelito Valdés
Bolero - Released by RCA Records Label on 23 Nov 2012
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Miguelito Valdés (with the Orquesta Casino De La Playa)
Latin America - Released by Interstate Records on 14 Dec 2014
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Salsas
Miguelito Valdes, La Sonora Matancera
World - Released by Amor Indiano on 16 Jun 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Ala Triste
Miguelito Valdes, The Machito Orchestra
Latin America - Released by TiTo on 20 Apr 2015
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Nagüe / El Mondonguero (Remastered)
Latin America - Released by DISCOS FIDEL on 1 Jan 1962
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
The Very Best Of Cuban Rhythms
Latin America - Released by Master Classics Records on 1 Mar 2010
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo