Known to many as simply "Hard Hands", Barretto was one of the pre-eminent latin percussionists. His conga style lit up the Billboard chart and inspired everyone from Charlie Parker to the Rolling Stones. Although he died in 2006, Barretto's music is truly immortal.
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