Tito Puente was born in New York City to parents from Puerto Rico. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he popularized Latin music in the United States.

Puente’s father, Tito Puente, is considered one of the greatest musicians and band leaders of all time. He worked on more than100 albums, and his music has appeared in several films.

Tito Puente, Jr. is a bandleader, percussionist, songwriter and producer who comes from Latin music royalty. His father, Tito Puente, is known as "El Rey de los Timbales" and "The King of Latin ...

The New Jersey Hall of Fame mistakenly nominated legendary Grammy-winning musician Tito Puente in the 2025 "performing arts and entertainment" category. It was discovered Puente had little ties ...

Showcasing the vibrant sound of live Latin music, the series features dynamic performances from a diverse lineup of Latin artists. This summer, audiences can turn up the volume with Hugo Díaz, ...

The New Jersey Hall of Fame mistakenly nominated legendary Grammy-winning musician Tito Puente in the 2025 "performing arts and entertainment" category. It was discovered Puente had little ties ...

The New Jersey Hall of Fame mistakenly nominated legendary Grammy-winning musician Tito Puente in the 2025 "performing arts and entertainment" category. It was discovered Puente had little ties ...

The New Jersey Hall of Fame mistakenly nominated legendary Grammy-winning musician Tito Puente in the 2025 "performing arts and entertainment" category. It was discovered Puente had little ties ...

The New Jersey Hall of Fame mistakenly nominated legendary Grammy-winning musician Tito Puente in the 2025 "performing arts and entertainment" category. It was discovered Puente had little ties ...

The New Jersey Hall of Fame mistakenly nominated legendary Grammy-winning musician Tito Puente in the 2025 "performing arts and entertainment" category. It was discovered Puente had little ties ...