Havana (AP) — Manuel Galban, a Grammy-winning Cuban guitarist who rose to international fame as a member of the Buena Vista Social Club, has died of a heart attack in Havana. He was 80. An article in Communist Party newspaper Granma on Friday noted Galban's passing the previous day and called him a "master of the guitar." "It is a very sad day for Cuban music and fans of Cuban Music," said Daniel Florestano, longtime manager of both Galban and the Buena Vista Social Club, in a statement issued by Galban's publicist. "Galban's enormous impact worldwide with his unique guitar sound...
- 7/8/2011
- by Peter Orsi (AP)
- Hitfix
Orlando "Cahaito" López, the bassist and a founding member of the Buena Vista Social Club, has died in hospital in Havana aged 76. The double bass player passed away from complications that arose during prostate surgery. Cuban musician Manuel Galban said: "I will remember him as marvellous, both in his music and as a person." Trumpeting colleague Manuel "Guajiro" Mirabal said: "It is a great loss for the group and for Cuban (more)...
- 2/11/2009
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
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