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Juan Formell

Born: Feb 8, 1942

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Genre: Charanga

Styles: Salsa, Latin Jazz, Son, Afro-Cuban, Tropical

Biography: One of the most influential Cuban musicians of the Castro era, Juan Formell formed Los Van Van in 1969 after developing Afro-Cuban meldings with the changui sound of Elio Reve's Orchestra. From there he did more to influence the sound of Cuban music more than anyone else during the 1970s and '80s.

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En el Malecon de la Habana: Concierto en Vivo

Released: 2003

Label: Disc Medi

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After spending years out of the spotlight in virtual obscurity, Juan Formell and his trend-setting group, Los Van Van, stepped boldly back onto center stage with their 2003 release, En el Malecon de la ...Read full review

Salsa Caliente, Vol. 1

Released: 2002

Label: Atoll

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More Juan Formell albums: Main Albums (11), Compilations (5), DVD/Video (2)

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