Edmundo William Ros, born on December 7, 1910, in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and
Tobago, was a percussionist, singer, arranger, and orchestra leader. He formed
Edmundo Ros and His Rumba Band in 1940, which gained popularity after Princess
Elizabeth danced publicly to their music at the Bagatelle Restaurant. The band's
success led to regular performances at the Coconut Grove Club in London. In
1946, Edmundo Ros expanded his ventures by owning a club and managing a record
label. His orchestra grew to 16 musicians, and their hit "The Wedding Samba"
sold 3 million copies. Rhythms of the...