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El General

Also spelled: Edgardo Franco

Definition

Stage name of Edgardo Franco, Panamanian pioneer of Spanish-language reggae. His 1990s hits — "Tu Pum Pum", "Muévelo" — took the genre worldwide and are a direct antecedent of reggaetón.

Example

Before reggaetón there was El General.Antes del reguetón estuvo El General.

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Where it is used
Panamá
Currency
classic
Origin
Activo desde finales de los años 80.

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