Edmundo William Ros was born on December 7, 1910, in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. He is a musician, vocalist and band leader. Some call him the "King of Latin American Music". He's known worldwide for his unique blend of modern and traditional Latin American music. December 7 is the 341st day (342nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... -1... Port-of-Spain, population 49,000 (metro: 300,000) (2000), is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago. ...

Life

His mother was an African-Venezuelanian; his father was Scottish. From 1927 to 1937 his family lived in Caracas, Venezuela. He played in a military band for four years. Later, he received a music scholarshop from the government. In June 1937, he moved to London, England to study classical music at the Royal Academy of Music. He soon returned to playing popular music. Motto: none 3 National Anthem: Gloria al Bravo Pueblo Capital Caracas 10°30′N 66°58′W Largest city Caracas Official language Spanish Government President Federal republic Hugo Chávez Independence Declared Recognised From Spain July 5, 1811 June 24, 1821 Area  â€¢ Total  â€¢ Water (%)   916,445 km² (32nd) 0. ... Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within the UK Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... City motto: Ave María Santísima, sin pecado concebida, en el primer instante de su ser natural. ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK... Classical music is a broad, somewhat imprecise term, referring to music produced in, or rooted in the traditions of, European art, ecclesiastical and concert music, encompassing a broad period from roughly 1000 to the present day. ...

In 1939, he formed his own rhumba band. In 1941, he gained recognition with the track Los Hijos de Buda and was playing regularly at the elegant Coconut Grove club on Regent Street, which attracted members of high society. 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...

In 1946, he owned a club, a dance school, a record company and an artist's agency. His band grew to 16 musicians. His album The Wedding Samba sold three million copies in 1949. 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) is a common year starting on Saturday. ...

In 1951, he bought the Coconut Grove and renamed it Edmundo Ros' Dinner and Supper Club. The club became popular for its atmosphere and music; it closed in 1965. From 1964 to 1968 he was the owner of the internationally known and very exclusive Edmundo Ros Club on Regent Street. 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ...

In 1975 (at the age of 65) he retired and moved to Jávea, Alicante (Spain). 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... Xàbia (Spanish Jávea) is a small and ancient town on the Costa Blanca and Costa del Azahar. ... View over Alicante and the Mediterranean Alicante (Castillian Spanish) or Alacant (Valencian Catalan) is the capital of the province of Alicante and of the comarca of the Alacantí, in the southern part of the Land of Valencia, Spain, a historic Mediterranean port. ...

His album Rhythms of The South (1957) was one of the first high-quality LP stereo records. 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On January 8, 1994, he gave his last public performance. He was with Decca records from 1944 to 1974. 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... Decca Records is a record label that was established in 1929. ...

At the age of 90 Edmundo Ros is still going strong and was awarded the Order of the British Empire by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in the 2000 New Year's Honours List. Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in decreasing order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand... Elizabeth II in an official portrait as Queen of Canada (on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee in 2002, wearing the Sovereigns badges of the Order of Canada and the Order of Military Merit) Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary) (born 21 April 1926), styled HM The... This article is about the year 2000. ...

Work

Discography

His most famous albums:

• Edmundo Ros And His Rumba Band, 1939-1941, LP
• Tropical Magic, 1942-1944, LP
• Cuban Love Song, 1945, LP
• On Broadway, LP
• Show Boat/Porgy & Bess, LP
• Ros at the Opera
• Broadway goes Latin
• Rhythms of the South
• Latin Carnival
• New Rhythms of The South
• Latin Boss...Señor Ros
• Arriba
• Latin Hits I Missed
• Strings Latino!
• Hair Goes Latin
• Heading South of the Border
• The Latin King
• This is My World
• Caribbean Ros
• Sunshine and Olé!
• Give My Regards to Broadway
• Doin' the Samba, CD
• Rhythms of the South/New Rhythms of the South, CD
• Good! Good! Good! CD
• Strings Latino/Latin Hits I Missed CD
• That Latin Sound
• Wedding Samba
• Cancion Cubana
• Mambo Jambo, Naxos, CD
• The Wedding Samba (Überarbeitung des jiddischen Liedes Nayer Sher)

His most famous track was "Melodie d' amour".

External link

• http://www.edmundoros.com