Chinesse and African roots are entwined the rhythm of this peerless musician as heritage of his grand parents.
In 1940, being still a child, conformed a musical group named Los Jóvenes del Son. He was member of important groups devoted to Cuban popular music highlighting, Maravilla Beltrán, Conjunto Sorpresa and Chepin Chovén Orchestra where he reached great popularity in the country. In 1953, entered the Pacho Alonso and Enrique Bonne`s Groups until 1959 when he travelled to Havana with Pacho Alonso y sus Bocucos, remaining in this group until 1996.

In 1997, he was chosen by Cuban musician Juan Marcos González and his North American colleage and producer Ry Cooder together with a group of singers to conform Buenavista Social Club, where Ibrahim recorded 12 of the 14 titles contained in this CD.

His popularity, supported by 60 years of artistic life, has been internationally revered due to his three nominations and two Grammys, including the 2000 Grammy.

He has also toured around Spain, Germany, France, Holland, United States and England. In August of 2002, being acknowledged in adittion with the Distinction for National Culture.

This notable artist died on August 7, 2005 and Cuban music lost one of its best soneros.

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