Kako (musician)
Kako | |
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| Birth name | Francisco Ángel Bastar |
| Born | June 21, 1936 Santurce, San Juan, PR |
| Died | July 29, 1994 (aged 58) New York City, NY, US |
| Genres | Salsa, guaguancó, descarga, bolero |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Timbales, bongos, congas |
| Years active | 1959-1980s |
| Labels | Alegre Records, Musicor, Gema, TR, Artol |
Francisco Ángel Bastar (June 21, 1936 – July 29, 1994), known as Kako, was a Puerto Rican percussionist and bandleader. He is considered one of the most important timbaleros of the incipient salsa of New York City in the 1960s, especially due to his long-lasting association with Alegre Records.