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Explore Candido Camero, a legendary figure in Afro-Cuban jazz percussion born in Havana on April 22, 1921. A pioneer who popularized multiple conga drums tuned to different pitches, Candido helped shape the sound of Latin jazz across decades. Recognized as an NEA Jazz Master in 2008, his work spans collaborations, groundbreaking recordings, and live performances that left a lasting imprint on the jazz world. This page highlights his biography, discography, and enduring influence, plus how to explore his music today via official catalog pages.

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Although Candido Camero passed away on November 7, 2020 in New York City, his legacy lives on through collaborations and his extensive catalog. For fans and new listeners, explore living artists connected to his lineage, such as The Conga Kings, and browse Candido Camero Bandcamp pages for remastered and archival releases including The Master, Inolvidable, The Conga Kings, and Jazz Descargas. If you're looking to experience the broader Afro-Cuban jazz tradition, we’ve got you covered with tickets to events featuring contemporary artists who carry the Candido spirit forward.

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Quick Facts About Candido Camero

  • Born April 22, 1921 in Havana, Cuba; died November 7, 2020 in New York City.
  • Pioneer of Afro-Cuban jazz percussion and the use of multiple conga drums tuned to different pitches.
  • NEA Jazz Master in 2008; Grammy nomination for Inolvidable (2004) with Graciela.
  • Notable late-career releases include The Conga Kings (2000), Jazz Descargas (2001), Inolvidable (2004), Hands of Fire (Live) (2008), and The Master (2014).
  • Hit in the disco era with Jingo; UK chart peak 55 in 1981 (reissue peak 82 in 1988).
  • Primary official catalog presence via Candido Camero Bandcamp pages for The Master, Inolvidable, The Conga Kings, Jazz Descargas.

The records

Candido Camero Discography

  • The Master
    2014 · Chesky
  • Hands of Fire/Manos de fuego (Live)
    2008 · Latin Jazz USA
  • Inolvidable
    2004 · Chesky
  • Jazz Descargas
    2001 · Chesky
  • The Conga Kings
    2000 · Chesky
  • Dancin' & Prancin'
    1979 · Salsoul
  • Candy's Funk
    1979 · Salsoul
  • Drum Fever
    1973 · Polydor
  • Beautiful
    1970 · Blue Note
  • Thousand Finger Man
    1969 · Solid State
  • Brujerías de Candido / Candido's Latin McGuffa's Dust
    1966 · Tico Records
  • Candido's Comparsa
    1963 · ABC-Paramount
  • Conga Soul
    1962 · Roulette
  • Latin Fire (The Big Beat of Candido)
    1959 · ABC-Paramount
  • In Indigo
    1958 · ABC-Paramount
  • The Volcanic
    1957 · ABC-Paramount
  • Calypso Dance Party
    1957 · ABC-Paramount
  • Candido featuring Al Cohn
    1956 · ABC-Paramount

The hits

Top Candido Camero Songs

  • Jingo
    1981 · UK: 55 (BBC Top 75)
  • Jingo (Reissue)
    1988 · UK: 82 (BBC Top 75)

Although Candido Camero passed away on November 7, 2020 in New York City, his legacy lives on through collaborations and his extensive catalog. For fans and new listeners, explore living artists connected to his lineage, such as The Conga Kings, and browse Candido Camero Bandcamp pages for remastered and archival releases including The Master, Inolvidable, The Conga Kings, and Jazz Descargas. If you're looking to experience the broader Afro-Cuban jazz tradition, we’ve got you covered with tickets to events featuring contemporary artists who carry the Candido spirit forward.

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