Joe Cuba | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Gilberto Miguel Calderón |
| Also known as | Sonny, Joe |
| Born | April 22, 1931 Harlem, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 15, 2009 (aged 77) New York, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Boogaloo, salsa |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader |
| Instrument | Conga |
| Years active | 1950–2009 |
| Labels | Tico, Fania |
Gilberto Miguel Calderón (April 22, 1931 – February 15, 2009),[1] known professionally as Joe Cuba, was an American conga drummer of Puerto Rican descent widely regarded as the "Father of Latin Boogaloo".[citation needed]