Cuco Valoy

Cuco Valoy
Also known as El Brujo
Born (1937-01-05)5 January 1937 (age 81)
Manoguayabo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Genres salsa, son montuno, merengue
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments vocals, maracas, güiro, guitar
Years active 1970's - 90's
Associated acts Los Ahijados, Los Virtuosos, La Tribu

Cuco Valoy (born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 5 January 1937) is Dominican salsa, son montuno and merengue musician. He began performing Cuban son with his brother Martín, under the name Los Ahijados. Cuco is the father of Ramón Orlando with whom he formed the band Los Virtuosos, changed to La Tribu. He is widely known for the song Juliana, which was covered by the group DLG; a cover that featured Valoy's vocals.

Discography

  • 1993: Bien Sobao/Y Lo Virtuoso (Kubaney)
  • 1993: Lo Mejor de Cuco Valoy (Kubaney)
  • 1993: Lo Mejor de Cuco Valoy, Vol. 2 (Kubaney)
  • 1995: Época de Oro (Kubaney)
  • 1996: Disco de Oro (Kubaney)
  • 2003: Gold (Edenways)
  • 2004: Intacto (Kubaney)
  • 2004: Grandes Soneros de la Época
  • 2007: Sonero y Valor
  • 2008: Reserva Musical
  • 2009: La Piedra

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