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Francisco Aguabella
Francisco Aguabella
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Styles: Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban, Cuban Jazz
Biography: Drummer/percussionist Francisco Aguabella emmigrated to New York City from his native Matanzas, Cuba -- where African music was a tradition -- in 1957. He follows a long line of Cuban drummers who made their mark in America: Chano Pozo, Patato Valdez, Candido, and Mongo Santamaria. Aguabella's music ...Read full biography
Ochimini
Ochimini
Released: 2004
Label: Cubop
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Nearly 50 years after emigrating to the United States from his native Cuba, conguero and percussionist Francisco Aguabella is still capable of organizing and leading some of the most dynamic ensembles ...Read full review
Cantos a los Orishas
Cantos a los Orishas
Released: 2002
Label: Pimienta
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Far removed from his usual Latin jazz releases, 2002's Cantos a los Orishas focuses on the other side of percussionist Francisco Aguabella. The title translates to "Songs for the Orishas," or the gods ...Read full review
More Francisco Aguabella albums: Main Albums (5), Compilations (2)
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