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Jose Mangual was a renowned percussionist born on March 18, 1924, in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico. He passed away on September 4, 1998, in Manhattan, New York. Influenced by Casino De La Playa, Septeto Puerto Rico, and Issac Oviedo, Mangual mastered all Latin percussion instruments, including bongos, congas, and timbales. This expertise led to extensive session work starting in the late 1940s after his arrival in New York City. Throughout his career, Mangual contributed to various notable albums, including 'April in Paris' (1955), 'Sketches of Spain' (1959), 'Talkin' Verve' (1957), 'Babarabatiri' (1951), 'Spanish Grease' (1965), and 'Viva Emiliano Zapata' (1974), as well as numerous compilations. He performed with a diverse range of artists, including the Chano Pozo Percussion Quintet and many others. As a leader, Mangual recorded the influential album 'Understanding Latin Rhythms, Vol. 1' (1974), which became a popular learning tool for percussionists for over two decades. In 1977, he released the LP 'Buyú,' showcasing his percussive strength and dedication to the art.

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