Rico J. Puno, Soul Music Pioneer in the Philippines, Dies at 65 - New York Times

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Rico J. Puno, Soul Music Pioneer in the Philippines, Dies at 65 New York Times Rico J. Puno, a pop singer from the Philippines who channeled American superstars to forge a distinctive brand of local soul music, died on Tuesday in Taguig, east of Manila. He was 65. Mr. Puno became famous in the 1970s by covering American hits ... and more »