Obdulio Morales | |
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| Birth name | Obdulio Morales Ríos |
| Born | April 7, 1910 Havana, Cuba |
| Died | January 9, 1981 (aged 70) Havana, Cuba |
| Genres | Afro-Cuban music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader, composer, ethnomusicologist |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1922–81 |
| Labels | Victor, Panart, Puchito, Montilla |
Obdulio Morales Ríos (April 7, 1910 – January 9, 1981) was a Cuban pianist, conductor, composer and ethnomusicologist, an important figure in the late afrocubanismo movement. He championed Afro-Cuban music traditions and sponsored artists such as Merceditas Valdés.