Cuco Valoy

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.

Cuco Valoy
Background information
Also known asEl Brujo, El Pupy de Quisqueya
Born (1937-01-06) January 6, 1937
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

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. 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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