Jose Raul Santiago (a.k.a. Joe Santiago), 72, of Naranjito, Puerto Rico, son of the late Raul Santiago and Josefina Ortiz, died on Tuesday, 29 March 2022. One of the greatest bass players in the world, Joe, also known as, "El Bajista con Timba", recorded and performed with numerous salsa, jazz and Latin jazz artists. His accomplishments are many and his mark in the music business will be everlasting.

Joe is survived by his children Joey and Omar; Grandchildren, Ariadna, Faviana and Diego; Sisters, Rosario and Elga; Step-Mother, Mama-Monin and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Siblings that preceded Joe in death include his brothers Raul and Wilfredo.

The funeral for El Bajista con Timba, will take place at Morovis National Cemetery, Puerto Rico, on Thursday, 28 April at 12:00pm.

El sepelio del Bajista con Timba, se llevara a cabo en el Cementerio Nacional de Veteranos en Morovis, el jueves, 28 de abril a las 12:00pm.

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In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local music school in honor of Joe "Timba" Santiago.