Adalberto Álvarez

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Adalberto Álvarez
Born(1948-11-22)22 November 1948
Son
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

  1. ^ a b Navarro Torres, Jorge (17 July 1989). "Adalberto Álvarez, the gentleman of the Cuban 'son' music". Radio Cadena Agramonte. Archived from the original on 29 September 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2009.
  2. ^ a b "Falleció el Caballero del Son, Adalberto Álvarez". Cubadebate (in Spanish). 1 September 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  3. ^ Room, World Music Central News (1 September 2021). "Cuban Legend Adalberto Álvarez Dies at 72 | World Music Central". Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Cuban musician, composer and band leader Adalberto Álvarez (1948-2021)". World Socialist Web Site. 23 September 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  6. ^ Davies, Robin (22 March 2001). "¡Agua, por favor!". News & Review. Archived from the original on 9 July 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2009.
  7. ^
    South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Archived from the original
    on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2009.
  8. ^ Room, World Music Central News (1 September 2021). "Cuban Legend Adalberto Álvarez Dies at 72 | World Music Central". Retrieved 20 October 2023.

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