Zambo Cavero

World Music Singer

Birthday November 19, 1940

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Lima, Peru

DEATH DATE Oct 9, 2009 (68)

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About

Afro-Peruvian music legend who is known for his vocal intensity and for his use of traditional creole sounds.

Before Fame

He learned to play the cajon as a young man.

Trivia

Peruvian President Alan García declared a day of national mourning at the time of his death.

Family Life

His father and mother came from Huaral and Cañete respectively.

Associated With

He has been referred to as the Peruvian Louis Armstrong.