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Candido was a Cuban-born percussionist, primarily known for his skills on the conga and bongo. He was born on April 22, 1921, in Regla (Havana), Cuba, and he began his career in the 1950s, backing various Afro-Cuban and straight-ahead jazz acts. After moving to New York in 1946, he started recording with several artists. Between 1953 and 1954, he was part of a quartet and performed and recorded with another notable group in 1954. Candido also found success during the disco era, particularly with his cover of "Jingo," a classic originally by another artist, which he recorded for a specific label. He passed away on November 7, 2020, in New York, USA.

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