La Billo

The music of South America was deeply influenced by Billo (born Billo Luis María Frometa) and his group the Caracas Boys. More than six decades after Billo formed the ensemble, they continue to perform their dance-inspiring style of Latin music. A native of the Dominican Republic, Billo displayed musical talent at a very young age. While still in elementary school, he balanced his academic studies with daily lessons at a local music academy. He studied music theory and solfeggio with Sixto Brea, harmony and composition with Rafael Pimentel, and saxophone and clarinet with Ogui...