About Pernell Saturnino
Born 1962. Pernell Saturnino is a Dutch percussionist.
Pernell Saturnino (born 23 May 1962) is a percussionist from the Caribbean island of Curaçao. Saturnino joined the band Nos Antias as a teenager and toured the world with them. As part of Paquito D'Rivera's band, he won the Best Latin Jazz Album Grammy Award in 2007 for Funk Tango. He was nominated in the same category in 2006 for Diego Urcola's Viva.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Pernell Saturnino?
Curacao musician
When was Pernell Saturnino born?
Pernell Saturnino was born on 23 May 1962 in Curaçao.
What is Pernell Saturnino's occupation?
Pernell Saturnino is a percussionist.
What nationality is Pernell Saturnino?
Pernell Saturnino is Dutch.
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· Wikipedia: Pernell Saturnino
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pernell Saturnino. https://biography.guide/pernell-saturnino/
MLA: "Pernell Saturnino." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pernell-saturnino/.
Chicago: "Pernell Saturnino." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pernell-saturnino/.
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