Machito's legacy: the Machito Orchestra was among New York City's top five most popular orchestras for twenty years beginning in 1940. On Sunday, April 13, 1984, he died in London, England, at age 75. The following is a resume of Machito's career.

Latin Beat Magazine › Vol. 12 Nbr. 5, June 2002

Author: Salazar, Max

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Machito's legacy: the Machito Orchestra was among New York City's top five most popular orchestras for twenty years beginning in 1940. On Sunday, April 13, 1984, he died in London, England, at age 75. The following is a resume of Machito's career.

Frank "Machito" Grillo: Musician, Vocalist and Composer.

Experience: Born in the district of Jesús María, Havana, Cuba, in 1909. Almost from the time he was born, Machito was influenced by the music of Havana and the songs of street vendors. As a youngster he sang with the juvenile band "Los Jovenes Redención." He gained exp...

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