Jimmy Santos (singer) explained

Jimmy Santos
Birth Name:Jaime Santos
Birth Place:Montevideo, Uruguay[1]
Background:solo_singer
Occupation:Musician
Associated Acts:Raíces

Jimmy Santos is an Afro-Uruguayan popular vocalist of candombe, jazz and rock. Jimmy has lived in Argentina since 1976 and is part of the black population in Argentina. He also plays the drums. In 1977 he joined Raíces. He has a good relationship with Andrés Calamaro the Argentine singer, guitarist and pianist, and works with him.

Jimmy Santos with Raíces discography

Disco Banda Año Tipo
Raíces1978Estudio
Raíces1980Estudio
Ey Bo RoadRaíces1987Estudio
EmpalmeRaíces1995Estudio
Raíces, en vivoRaíces1999Vivo
Raíces, 30 añosRaíces2008Estudio

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Esto es Candombe. 10 November 2010.