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El Tarolazo
El Tarolazo formed in 1985, led by vocalist and percussionist Wilson "El Sapo" Manyoma. They worked out of Jamaica, Queens, blending Colombian cumbia with...
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El Tarolazo formed in 1985, led by vocalist and percussionist Wilson "El Sapo" Manyoma. They worked out of Jamaica, Queens, blending Colombian cumbia with Afro-Caribbean rhythms.
In 1993, they released "Papalotito," a song about a father's love that became their breakthrough.
Their discography includes albums like "El Sapo" from 1994 and "Ritmo de la Tierra" from 2000. They've collaborated with artists including Celia Cruz and Rubén Blades.
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