giant force Téllez Moreno, Roberto creator autor Vázquez, Ronald P.S. translator text discography biography xxu 2016 monographic spa eng 228 pages Written by a Colombian journalist, this book details the life and work of notable Nuyorican percussionist Ray Barretto, known internationally as Manos Duras. Robert Téllez recreates Barretto's musical trajectory, from his beginnings in jazz to his career in salsa, which earned him more than ten Grammy Award nominations. Excerpts from interviews with Barretto's widow and with musicians and singers who worked with him demonstrate the "force of a giant" who overcame adversity at various points in his career. general Robert Téllez; translated by Ronald P.S. Vázquez Originally published in Spanish in Miami by Unos & Otros Ediciones, 2016, under title: Ray Barretto, fuerza gigante Includes discography Barretto, Ray 1929-2006 Biography Discography Salsa musicians Biography Puerto Rican descent New York (State) Drummers (Musicians) Nuyorican Percussion music American percussionist Congas. 780 9781535015011 EVLG 120830 20240520143522.0 eng