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Noro Morales

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Noro Morales, born Norberto Osvaldo Morales Sanabia on January 4, 1911, in Puerta de Tierra, San Juan, Puerto Rico, was a pianist and orchestra leader. Morales learned multiple instruments as a child, including the trombone, bass, and piano. By the late 1920s, he joined his father's orchestra, which performed for Venezuelan President Juan Vicente Gómez. Relocating to New York City in 1935, Morales performed at venues like El Morocco alongside his brothers. His breakthrough came with the release of "Serenata rítmica" (1942) on Decca Records. Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, his orchestra played at clubs such as La Conga, Stork Club, and China Doll. Notable songs from this era include "Oye negra" and "Mambo Coco". His orchestra featured prominent musicians like Tito Rodríguez and Vicentico Valdés. He toured extensively across Latin America. Morales released albums such as Mambo with Noro (1952) and No Blues, Noro (1960). His versatility on the piano made him a notable figure in Latin American music. He passed away on January 15, 1964.
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