Music reviewer Daisann McLane (days-ANN muk-LANE) recalls the Cuban pianist and bandleader who was responsible for creating the mambo: Peres Prado (PAIR-ez PRAH-doh). "The Best of Peres Prado: Mondo Mambo" on Rhino Records is the wackiest and wildest songs of this singular performer.
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