This week we listen to some Afro-Cuban mambo from its beginnings in the 1940’s, through its high point in the 1960’s, to the present day. Like the words bongo and… Next we hear Pérez Prado’s biggest ...

Rhythm Planet explores the world of Afro-Cuban mambo from its beginnings in the 1940’s, through its high point in the 1960’s, to the present day. Next we hear Pérez Prado’s biggest hit, “Mambo #5.” ...

Mambo king Perez Prado pays tribute to the trademark sound (and volume) of another famous big band leader in this undated performance of Prado's composition "Mambo a la Kenton". (WARNING: Turn down ...

"We were listening to Perez Prado's library of music and I heard 'Mambo No. 8,' and we're always trying to push the boundaries of what we're doing," Alex said in a statement. The siblings are known ...