Chris Perry (musician)
Indian musician and composer (1928–2002) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chris Perry (born Xavier Pereira; 25 November 1928 − 25 January 2002) was an Indian musician, composer, songwriter, and film producer who combined jazz with Konkani music.[1] He is known in India as the "King of Cha Cha Cha" and the "Man with the Golden Trumpet",[2] and was the composer of the signature song of All India Radio.[3]
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Born | Xavier Pereira (1928-11-25)25 November 1928 |
Died | 25 January 2002(2002-01-25) (aged 73) Margao, Goa, India |
Nationality | Indian |
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Years active | 1950s–1970s |
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Maria Costa (m. 1958) |
Partner | Lorna Cordeiro (c. 1961–1973) |
Children | 2 |
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