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Tata Güines
cng, 1930-2008 CU, Güines
Musician / Composer of Latin and Jazz
A.k.a. Federico Aristides Soto Alejo
Tata Güines (June 30, 1930 – February 4, 2008), born Federico Arístides Soto Alejo, was a Cuban percussionist on the tumbadora, or conga drum, as well as a composer. He was important in the first generation of Afro-Cuban jazz.Tata Güines was known as the "King of the Congas". He had a musical career that lasted six decades, one that helped popularize Afro-Cuban rhythms.
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Descarga cubana - Remasterizado on Fiesta de Tambores: Tata Güines Manos de Seda, Vol. 1 by Tata Güines Toca Madera on Cuba le Canta a Serrat by Various Artists Mulata Rumbera on Best Of Tata Guines by Tata Güines Gandinga, Mondongo y Sandunga (Descarga) on Perlas Cubanas: Cuban Jam Session by Various Artists La mulata rumbera - Remasterizado on Fiesta de Tambores: Tata Güines Manos de Seda, Vol. 1 by Tata Güines Cantares on Cuba Le Canta A Serrat by Various Artists Special del Bebo - Remasterizado on Fiesta de Tambores: Tata Güines Manos de Seda, Vol. 1 by Tata Güines Descarga N°2 on Cuba Lost & Found Sessions by Various Artists El Jamaiquino on Best Of Tata Guines by Tata Güines Qué Va a Ser de Tí on Serrat Encanta: Cuba Le Canta a Serrat Vol. 2 by Various ArtistsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manos de Seda | Tata Güines | 2008 | Compil. |
| Grupo Cubano De Musica Moderna Complete Recordings | Frank Emilio, Tata Güines, Grupo Cubano De Musica Moderna | 2007 | Compil. |
| Killer Tumbao | Hilario Durán, Changuito & Tata Güines | 1997 | Album |
| More Legendary Descarga Sessions | Cachao | 1995 | Compil. |
| Pasaporte | Tata Güines, Miguel "Angá" Díaz, The Cuban All-Stars | 1995 | Album |
| Rumberos Del Irazu Con Tata Güines | Irazu Con Tata Güines | 1988 | Album |
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