Sexteto Bolona

In 1915 Alfredo Boloña Jimenez 1890–1964 Formed A Son Group In Havana. He Played The Marimbula The Bongó And The Guitar At Different Times And Despite His Physical Limitations Dwarfism He Was A Force In Cuban Music For Half A Century. His First Group Was Hortensia Valerón Vocalist Manuel Menocal Tres Manuel Corona Guitar Victoriano Lopéz Maracas And Joaquín Velasquéz Bongó . 28 In October 1926 The Sexteto Boloña Recorded In New York A Set Of Numbers For Columbia Which Is Available Today On The Usual Media. 29 The Line-Up For These Recordings Was L>R In Photograph José Vega Chacón Guitar 2nd Voice Unknown Maracas 1st Voice José Manuel Incharte 'El Chino' Bongó Abelardo Barroso Sonero Claves 'Tabito' Double Bass Alfredo Boloña Tres Leader . read less