JOHNNY MAMBO’S BIO

Johnny Mambo started playing congas with his dad’s band at the age of 8 years old. At the age of 21, he met someone who was a huge influential figure, Mr. Eddie Iglesias (his music angel). Eddie was a well-known trombonist and singer in the salsa genre circle. Eddie inspired Johnny to live his dream. Johnny’s dream was to become […]

Carnegie Hall Citywide Presents: Johnny Mambo and Friends featuring Don Sonero & Guests on July 13, 2024

Enjoy a free, Saturday-afternoon salsa concert at Al Quiñones Playground, formerly Playground 52, featuring Bronx native Johnny Mambo and several of his longtime musical collaborators with singer Don Sonero & other Guests. Mambo’s band is propelled by the energetic rhythms of hard-driving bongos, congas, and timbales, punctuated by biting brass, that transport listeners to a San Juan dance club. All are invited to […]