Jimmy Santos | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Jaime Santos |
Born | Montevideo, Uruguay |
Genres |
Candombe-Rock Tango Folk Folk rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Vocals, Drums, Percussion |
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.