Joe Bataan

New York City, US

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American boogaloo/Latin soul musician from East Harlem, New York, born 1942. Filipino and African-American. Gypsy Woman (1967), Riot! (1968), Salsoul (1973). 'Ordinary Guy,' 'Gypsy Woman.' Coined the term 'Salsoul.' Bridged Latin boogaloo and African-American soul. Bilingual street music from the barrio. Hugely sampled.

  • Started
    Jan 01, 1966
  • Authority
    Fan contributed
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