Monguito Santamaria
José "Monguito" Santamaría was a Cuban pianist. He was the son of the conguero
Mongo Santamaría. Monguito began his music career with the release of his first
album, On Top, in 1968. His musical style encompassed soul, jazz, and salsa, and
his band was known for its boogaloo sound, similar to that of his father's. In a
span of seven years, Monguito released several albums, including Hey Sister
(1969), Blackout (1970), and En Una Nota! (1974). Notable singles from these
albums include "Juicy / Soiron Cano" (1968) and "Sueño Contigo" (1970).
