Edmundo Ros, Latin American music pioneer, dies aged 100

Trinidadian-born musician who introduced rumba sound to Britain's dance halls died at home in SpainEdmundo Ros, the man who kept British feet tapping through the war years and during the period of austerity that followed, has died at his home in Spain at the age of 100.Ros was the leading Latin American musician and vocalist of his era and his charisma and infectious rythmns introduced the rumba sound to Britain's dance halls. His death was confirmed on Saturday by the secretary of the Grand Ord...

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