Sammy Figueroa
American percussionist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sammy Figueroa (born November 16, 1948, The Bronx, New York) is an American percussionist.[1] At 18 he joined the band of bassist Bobby Valentín and also co-led the Brazilian/Latin fusion group Raíces.
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Sammy Figueroa | |
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Born | (1948-11-16) November 16, 1948 (age 75) The Bronx, New York, United States |
Genres | Jazz, Afro-Cuban jazz, Latin jazz, world fusion, jazz fusion, soul, funk, disco |
Occupation(s) | Percussionist |
Years active | 1967–present |
Website | Official website |
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As of 2023, he is living in South Florida and performs with the Sammy Figueroa and His Latin Jazz Explosion band.[2]