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Ray Barretto was a Grammy Award-winning Latin jazz and salsa musician. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and began playing the conga drums at the age of 12. He was a pioneer in the development of Latin jazz and salsa music, and was a major influence on the development of the genre. Barretto's career spanned more than five decades, and he released over 30 albums. He was a member of the Fania All-Stars, and was inducted into the International Latin Music Hall of Fame in 1995. He won a Grammy Award for Best Latin Album in 1998 for his album "Rican/Struction". Barretto passed away in 2006 at the age of 76. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters. His legacy lives on through his music, which continues to be enjoyed by fans around the world.

Popular As The Giant of Salsa, El Rey de las manos duras
Occupation soundtrack,actor,composer
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 29 April 1929
Birthday 29 April
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York, USA
Date of death 17 February, 2006
Died Place Hackensack, New Jersey, USA
Nationality United States

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Ray Barretto Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Ray Barretto's Wife?

His wife is Annette Rivera (1977 - 17 February 2006) ( his death) ( 4 children)

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Wife Annette Rivera (1977 - 17 February 2006) ( his death) ( 4 children)
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Ray Barretto Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ray Barretto worth at the age of 77 years old? Ray Barretto’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Ray Barretto's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

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Source of Income Soundtrack

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2006

National Endowment for the Arts gave him its Jazz Masters Award for lifetime achievement. He accepted the award at an induction ceremony in New York on Jan. 13, 2006 and suffered a heart attack two days later. He had quadruple bypass surgery on Jan. 20 and follow up open heart surgery on Jan. 29. He died nineteen days later.

1929

Ray Barretto was born on April 29, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was married to Annette Rivera.