Percussionists · 1944–2014
Milton Cardona
A percussionist, vocalist and conga player from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
- Born
- 21 November 1944
Mayagüez - Died
- 19 September 2014
New York City - Country
- United States
Biography
Milton Cardona was a jazz musician who played percussion instrument. Milton Cardona was born on 21 November 1944 in Mayagüez and died on 19 September 2014 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz fusion.
Milton Cardona (November 21, 1944 – September 19, 2014) was a percussionist, vocalist and conga player from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. Milton Cardona made well over 1000 recordings, nine of which won Grammies. His career and was highly influenced by Mongo Santamaria. He studied violin during his childhood in The Bronx, New York, and played bass guitar professionally in New York City as a youth before playing percussion. He collaborated with Kip Hanrahan, Spike Lee, Paul Simon, Willie Colón, David Byrne, Cachao, Larry Harlow, Eddie Palmieri, Don Byron, Celia Cruz, Guaco, Hector Lavoe, Ned Rothenberg, Rabih Abou-Khalil and Jack Bruce from the rock band Cream. He died on September 19, 2014, from heart failure.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Milton Cardona play?
Milton Cardona is known for playing percussion instrument.
When and where was Milton Cardona born?
Milton Cardona was born 21 November 1944 in Mayagüez.
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