Chris Perry (musician)
Chris Perry | |
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Pereira in his later years | |
| Born | Xavier Pereira 25 November 1928 |
| Died | 25 January 2002 (aged 73) Margao, Goa, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 1950s–1970s |
| Spouse |
Maria Costa (m. 1958) |
| Partner | Lorna Cordeiro (c. 1961–1973) |
| Children | 3 |
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Chris Perry (born Xavier Pereira; 25 November 1928 − 25 January 2002) was an Indian musician, composer, songwriter, and film producer who combined jazz with Konkani music. He is known in India as the "King of Cha Cha Cha" and the "Man with the Golden Trumpet", and was the composer of the signature song of All India Radio.