April 20, 1923 is the birthday of Puerto Rican musician Ernesto Antonio Puente, affectionately known as Tito Puente (1923-2000). He was born in New York to Puerto Rican parents. He studied piano and percussion as a child, and began playing professionally in his teens. He was drafted into the Navy during World War II, and… Continue reading Ernesto Antonio “Tito” Puente, Grammy Winner