Alfredo "Alfredito" Valdes, Jr. was born to parents Alfredo Valdes, Sr. and Ana MarĂa Purmuy on May 31st, 1941. He was nephew to singer Vicentico ValdĂ©s (1921-1995), and percussionists Marcelino and Oscar ValdĂ©s. His first cousin Lázaro ValdĂ©s played piano with Beny MorĂ©. Alfredo grew up listening to Arsenio RodrĂguez, Cheo Marquetti, Abelardito ValdĂ©s, Conjunto Casino and other Cuban artists. This sparked his interest in Cuban music. His parents took him to the nearby Buena Vista Social Club Read more on Last.fm