Biography
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Born
6 December 1940 (age 83)
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Born In
Matanzas, Cuba
Justo Betancourt (b. December 6, 1940) is a Cuban singer famous for his interpretation of Pa' Bravo Yo. He was born in Matanzas, but has lived a significant amount of time in the United States and Puerto Rico. His music shows Cuban influence but developed in the direction of Puerto Rican salsa. Betancourt led a group called Borincuba (Conjunto Borincuba), a combination of the names Cuba and Borinquen (a name for Puerto Rico of Taíno origin). In addition to recording a number of solo albums, he has played with Fania All Stars, Sonora Matancera, as well as performing with musicians Eddie Palmieri and Ray Barretto, among others.
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