Cuco Valoy
Dominican singer-songwriter and musician
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Cuco Valoy (born January 6, 1937, in Manoguayabo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Dominican Republic singer, songwriter, percussionist and guitarist, who is versatile in salsa, son montuno, guaracha and merengue. He began performing with his brother Martín, under the name Los Ahijados.[1] Valoy is the father of Ramón Orlando, with whom he formed the band Los Virtuosos, later changed to La Tribu.[1] He is widely known for the song "Juliana", which was covered by the group DLG; a cover that featured Valoy's vocals.
Also known asEl Brujo, El Pupy de Quisqueya
BornJanuary 6, 1937
Manoguayabo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
GenresSalsa, son montuno, merengue, guaracha, bolero
OccupationsSinger, songwriter, instrumentalist
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | El Brujo, El Pupy de Quisqueya |
| Born | January 6, 1937 Manoguayabo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Genres | Salsa, son montuno, merengue, guaracha, bolero |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, instrumentalist |
| Instruments | Vocals, maracas, guira, güiro, guitar, tambora, congas, bongos, cuatro, plena |
| Years active | 1970s–1990s |
| Formerly of | Los Ahijados Los Virtuosos La Tribu |
Discography
- 1975: No Me Empuje!
- 1976: El Brujo
- 1977: Un Momento... Llegaron Los Virtuosos
- 1978: La Tribu en New York
- 1978: Tremenda Salsa
- 1978: Salsa Con Coco
- 1979: Arrollando
- 1980: El Magnífico Cuco Valoy Con Los Virtuosos
- 1980: Tiza!
- 1981: Puros Cañonazos
- 1981: Sin Comentarios
- 1986: Con Sabor Del Trópico
- 1992: El Que Sabe
- 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
