Adalberto Álvarez
Adalberto Álvarez | |
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Born | Son | 22 November 1948
Occupation(s) | Composer, director |
Instrument(s) | Piano |
Adalberto Cecilio Álvarez Zayas (22 November 1948 – 1 September 2021)[1][2] was a Cuban pianist, arranger, conductor, and composer.
Biography
Adalberto was born in La Havana on November 22, 1948, but considered himself a native of Camagüey, where he lived his early years.son, a style of music that originated in Cuba.[1] He was also deputy to the National Assembly of People's Power between 2013 and 2018 and was elected from Camagüey municipality.
Awards and honors
In 2008, he was awarded a National Music Award. He also received several distinctions which include Distinction for National Culture, Félix Varela Order, and the Cubadisco Award several times.
Adalberto Álvarez y su Son
Adalberto Álvarez y su Son is a band founded in 1984 by Álvarez.[7]
References
- ^ a b "Falleció el Caballero del Son, Adalberto Álvarez". Cubadebate (in Spanish). 1 September 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ Room, World Music Central News (1 September 2021). "Cuban Legend Adalberto Álvarez Dies at 72 | World Music Central". Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ a b c Bodenheimer, Rebecca (5 September 2021). "Remembering Adalberto Alvarez, Cuba's Gentleman of 'Son,' Dead at 72 From COVID-19". Billboard. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ "Cuban musician, composer and band leader Adalberto Álvarez (1948-2021)". World Socialist Web Site. 23 September 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Davies, Robin (22 March 2001). "¡Agua, por favor!". News & Review. Archived from the original on 9 July 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2009.
- ^ South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Archived from the originalon 23 October 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2009.
- ^ Room, World Music Central News (1 September 2021). "Cuban Legend Adalberto Álvarez Dies at 72 | World Music Central". Retrieved 20 October 2023.
External links
- Official site
- Adalberto Álvarez discography at Discogs
- Adalberto Álvarez at IMDb