Manuel Galbán

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Description: Cuban pianist, organist & guitarist (Gibara, Holguín, 14 Jan 1931 - 7 July 2011) Manuel Galbán was part of the Havana doo-wop quartet Los Zafiros, a popular doo-wop group that was considered to be the finest in Cuba. As their guitarist and arranger, Galbán pioneered a tough, rocking guitar style that is considered by Cuban musicians to be unique in their music. Los Zafiros were a sub-genre unto themselves, hugely popular and never duplicated. Also joined Vieja Trova Santiaguera (1998) and Buena Vista Social Club (2001) Just like with Buena Vista Social Club, it was Nick Gold again who later re-activated his career by ... (more)

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