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Bobby Valentin real name is Roberto Valentín Fred , was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, was taught by his father to play the guitar at a young age. When his mother died in 1947,he went to live with his older sister and was raised in the town of Coamo; there he received his primary education and studied music. When he 11 years old, he participated in a local talent contest with a trio which he had formed. He played the guitar and sang for the trio and they won the first place prize. <a href="http
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- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Bobby
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Orocovis
- Occupation
- musician
- Genre
- salsa
- Instrument
- guitar
- Record label
- Fania Records
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- date of birth
- 1941-06-09
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