Cuco Valoy

Cuco Valoy
Cuco Valoy
Background information
Also known as El Brujo
Born 1937 (age 73–74)
Origin Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Genres Salsa, Merengue
Occupations Musician
Years active 1950s-
Associated acts Los Ahijados, Los Virtuosos, El Tribu

Cuco Valoy (born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 1937) is Dominican salsa and merengue singer. He is the father of Ramón Orlando with whom he formed the band Los Virtuosos. He is widely known for the song Juliana, which was covered by the group DLG; a cover that featured Valoy's vocals.

In 2009 Valoy introduce a new song "La Piedra".

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