Mongo Santamaría
Born on 7 Apr 1917Place of birth: Havana, CubaDied on 1 Feb 2003
Known for: Acting
Biography
Ramón 'Mongo' Santamaría Rodríguez was a Cuban percussionist and bandleader who spent most of his career in the United States. Primarily a conga drummer, he was a leading figure in the pachanga and boogaloo dance crazes of the 1960s.