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Orlando Conga (born Orlando Batista) [1] is a Latin-American singer. In 2007, Conga received a nomination for a Lo Nuestro Award for Tropical New Artist of the Year. [2]

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References

  1. "DILE QUE NO". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  2. "Montez de Durango y Marc Anthony lideran Premio Lo Nuestro". People (in Spanish). Time Inc. December 12, 2006. Retrieved September 27, 2013.