Jimmy Santos (singer)

Jimmy Santos
Jimmy Santos
Background information
Birth name	Jaime Santos
Born	Montevideo, Uruguay
Genres	Candombe-Rock; Tango; Folk; Folk rock;
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Vocals; drums; percussion;
Associated acts	Raíces
Website	magicasruinas.com.ar/rock/revrock146.htm

Jimmy Santos is an Afro-Uruguayan popular vocalist of candombe, jazz and rock. Jimmy has lived in Argentina since 1976 and is part of the black population in Argentina. He also plays the drums. In 1977 he joined Raíces. He has a good relationship with Andrés Calamaro the Argentine singer, guitarist and pianist, and works with him.

Jimmy Santos with Raíces discography[]

Members of Raíces pictured in 1980: Raúl Cuadro, Alberto Bengolea, Andrés Calamaro, Beto Satragni and Jimmy Santos in 1980

Banda	Año	Tipo
Raíces	1978	Estudio
Raíces	1980	Estudio
Raíces	1987	Estudio
Raíces	1995	Estudio
Raíces	1999	Vivo
Raíces	2008	Estudio

References[]

^ "Esto es Candombe". Retrieved 10 November 2010.

External links[]

Jimmy Santos – Esto es candombe

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[1] "Esto es Candombe". Retrieved 10 November 2010.

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