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Were the bandleaders in Tito Puente's orchestras mostly of Puerto Rican descent?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Half of them were

  • Not Revealed

Answer

Yes, the bandleaders in Tito Puente's orchestras were mostly of Puerto Rican descent. Puente, a Puerto Rican himself, was known for his vibrant and energetic style of music, which he called "salsa". His orchestras featured a variety of musicians from different backgrounds, but the majority of them were Puerto Rican.
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