His work won the prestigious Casa de las Américas Prize.
Hispanic Americans
We honor and remember Americans of Hispanic heritage who have made a difference in their communities and around the world.
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Latino pioneers and trendsetters who remain inspirations to anyone who aspires to greatness.
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He performed with El Gran Combo and Fania All Stars.
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Her telenovelas included “Kassandra,” “Cristal,” “Peregrina,” and dozens more.
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Darrow also had notable roles in “Santa Barbara” and “Zorro.”
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Palau became known for the festivals he organized and headlined.
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Pacheco co-founded Fania Records and helped create and popularize salsa music.
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Camero was one of the fathers of Latin jazz, known for his conga and bongo drumming.
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Ortiz was nominated for a Tejano Music Award for “Un Ratito.”
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Garcia led Malo, known for their 1972 hit “Suavecito,” for 50 years.
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