Ibrahim Ferrer & Omara Portuondo

Ibrahim Ferrer February 20 1927 – August 6 2005 Was A Popular Afro-Cuban Singer And Musician In Cuba. He Performed With Many Musical Groups Including The Afro-Cuban All Stars. Later In Life Ferrer Became A Member Of The Internationally Successful Buena Vista Social Club. His Increasing Popularity Lead To Collaborations With Contemporary Acts Such As Gorillaz. Ferrer Was Born At A Dance In San Luis Near The City Of Santiago De Cuba. His Mother Died When He Was 12 Leaving Him Orphaned And Forcing Him To Sing On The Streets Busk To Earn Money. The Next Year Ferrer Joined His First Ever Musical Group A Duet Alongside His Cousin Called Jovenes Del Son Spanish Youths Of Son . They Performed At Private Functions And The Two Youths Managed To Scrape Together Enough Money To Live. Over The Next Few Years Ferrer Would Perform With Many Musical Groups Including Conjunto Sorpresa And Orquesta Chepin-Choven. The Leader Of The Latter Composed One Of Ferrer's Biggest Hits "El Platanal De Bartolo". Discography
1960 - Mis Tiempos Con Chepín Y Su Orquesta Oriental 1973 - Recording With Los Bocucos 1999 – Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer 2000 - Tierra Caliente Roots Of Buena Vista 2002 - Mis Tiempos Con Chepín 2002 - La Collección Cubana 2002 - Tiempos Con Chepín Y Su Orquesta 2003 - Buenos Hermanos 2004 - Que Bueno Está 2005 - Ay Candela 2006 - Mi Sueño read less