About Tito Matos
Lived 1968 – 2022 (aged 53). Tito Matos was an American musician.
Héctor René "Tito" Matos Otero (June 15, 1968 in Santurce, Puerto Rico– January 18, 2022 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) was a Puerto Rican percussionist. He played the requinto drum, a key instrument in plena music. He was one of the founders of La Maquina Insular and Viento de Agua. According to the Smithsonian Institution, he is considered “one of the best requinto players of his generation.”
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Who was Tito Matos?
musician
When was Tito Matos born?
Tito Matos was born on 15 June 1968 in Río Piedras.
When did Tito Matos die?
Tito Matos died on 18 January 2022 in San Juan.
What was Tito Matos's occupation?
Tito Matos was a musician.
What nationality was Tito Matos?
Tito Matos was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tito Matos. https://biography.guide/tito-matos/
MLA: "Tito Matos." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tito-matos/.
Chicago: "Tito Matos." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tito-matos/.
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