![]() Papa Passed away in 1999 but he left great legacy and loving memories for all who knew him. One of the last places besides our church that my dad performed at was the Cuban clubs such as Tanya's in Logan Square. I have many pictures, tapes and hand written music and a few 45 records my dad had left to us, and I cherish them. Finally I am so very proud to have been his daughter. People should know that dad was one of the best conga, bongo, tin- bale players who ever lived, not to mention one of the best singers and Salsero. My dad never received the recognition nor credit due him for all he did to bring the Cuban African beat to this country and he never cared that he didn't because, he was plain and simple a proud Puerto Rican first who was willing to share his love for music and entertainment with all. ![]() All his life papa tried to bring the best of Latin dance not only Chicago, but also New York which is where he got his start after leaving his beautiful island of Puerto Rico. Papa worked very hard to be a good mentor to the younger up and coming musicians such as Tito Puente, and many others famous Hispanic musicians, with good advice and truth about the entertainment business he guided them in all they needed to make it in this tough entertainment business. ![]() Papa as we called was a wonderful father who always put family before fame. Hello, I am always very proud to find and read articles about my dad Rafael "El Congo," Castro. Y SIEMPRE LA LLEGADA DE LA FANIA AL ARAGON HECTOR LA VOE ISMAEL MIRANDA CHEO FELICIANO ESTOS CANTANTES QUE MENCIONO ESTUVIERON ENTRE NOSOTROS.Y NO SE OLVIDEN DE LOS PACHANGAS QUE NO SE PERDIAN NI UNA NOTA MUSICAL MIS SALUDOS Y HACIA DELANTE TAMBIEN UN CANTANTE ROMANTICO QUE ERA ARTISTA DE EL PATIO SU NOMBRE ERA COMO LO PRESENTABAN EL ROMANTICO OMI LO LLEGUE HABER EN MUCHOS LUGARES CANTANDO EN CHICAGO Y EN LAS VEGAS NIGHT CLUB Y EN EL CHATU LATINO EN LA CONCHA ,ERA PARA LOS ANOS DE EL 1970 SIEMPRE LA SALSA FUE NUESTRO RITMO DE ORDEN Y SABOR Y EL BUEN EJERCISIO DE TODO EL TIEMPO LUEGO LE ESCRIBIRE MAS DE AQUELLOS TIEMPOS TAN BELLOS EN LA SALSA Y COMO SE COMPARTIA EL SALON DE BAILE.MIS MAS SINCEROS SALUDOS Y GRACIAS POR LA OPORTUNIDAD MIS RESPETOS HA TODOS LOS MENCIONADOS.Y HACIA DELANTE BORINQUEÑO CON SABOR QUE VIVA LA SALSA.Y TODOS USTEDES MI GENTE BONITAS BENDICIONES ![]() Y BUENOS BAILADORES.ASI COMO TAMBIEN EL SENOR CARIBE Y LAS BANDAS QUE EL TENIA COMO LA UNION Y OTRAS MAS.COMO AQUELLOS CANTANTES COMO JUNIOR GONZALES VISITABAN Y SE DELEITABA EN EL HUMBOLDT PARK PARA AQUEL ENTONCES LA CANCION SE ME PERDIO LA CARTERA.Y POR DEMAS OTROS GRUPOS COMO EL CONJUNTO BORICUA.CUAL SU DIRECTOR ERA JUNIOR. Coco Bongo in nearby Playa del Carmen is a longtime favorite for nighttime excitement, with live bands, acrobatic dancers, DJs, dazzling lights and an extremely high-energy vibe. CANTANTES MUCHOS DE ELLOS SALIERON DE HUMBOLT PARK Y MUCHOS MUSICOS. Off-property, there are an array of Riviera Maya nightlife options for those with a sense of adventure and fun. ![]()
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