Cuco Valoy

Cuco Valoy
Background information
Also known asEl Brujo, El Pupy de Quisqueya
Born (1937-01-06) January 6, 1937 (age 87)
Manoguayabo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
GenresSalsa, son montuno, merengue, guaracha, bolero
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, instrumentalist
Instrument(s)Vocals, maracas, guira, güiro, guitar, tambora, congas, bongos, cuatro, plena
Years active1970s–1990s

Cuco Valoy (born January 6, 1937, in Manoguayabo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Dominican Republic singer, songwriter, percussionist and guitarist, who is versatile in salsa, son montuno, guaracha and merengue. He began performing with his brother Martín, under the name Los Ahijados.[1] Valoy is the father of Ramón Orlando, with whom he formed the band Los Virtuosos, later changed to La Tribu.[1] He is widely known for the song "Juliana", which was covered by the group DLG; a cover that featured Valoy's vocals.

Discography

  • 1993: Bien Sobao/Y Lo Virtuoso (Kubaney)
  • 1993: Lo Mejor de Cuco Valoy (Kubaney)
  • 1993: Lo Mejor de Cuco Valoy, Vol. 2 (Kubaney)
  • 1995: Época de Oro (Kubaney)
  • 1996: Disco de Oro (Kubaney)
  • 2003: Gold (Edenways)
  • 2004: Intacto (Kubaney)
  • 2004: Grandes Soneros de la Época
  • 2007: Sonero y Valor
  • 2008: Reserva Musical
  • 2009: La Piedra

References

  1. ^ a b Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 2572/3. ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
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