Lobo y Melón, formed in 1958 by percussionist Carlos Daniel "Lobo" Navarro and vocalist Luis Ángel Silva "Melón," was a pioneering Mexican ensemble that masterfully blended son cubano with bebop jazz, creating the distinctive "son-bop" style. ([expresszacatecas.com](https://expresszacatecas.com/cultura/murio-luis-angel-silva-melon-el-maximo-sonero-de-mexico?utm_source=openai)) Their innovative approach and dynamic performances captivated audiences across Latin America and the United States, leading to collaborations with legends like Tito Puente and Johnny Pacheco. ([es.wikipedia.org](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobo_y_Mel%C3%B3n?utm_source=openai)) With timeless hits such as "Amalia Batista" and "Niebla del Riachuelo," Lobo y Melón's legacy endures as a testament to their influential role in Afro-Caribbean music. ([jornada.com.mx](https://www.jornada.com.mx/2016/02/09/espectaculos/a07n1esp?utm_source=openai))