Long before his star turn on 1997's BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB album and documentary, guitarist and songwriter Compay Segundo (born M ximo Francisco Repilado Mu¤oz) started out, in the '30s, playing classical clarinet. He later joined the popular El Conjunto Matamoros, where he developed into a world-class guitarist in the son genre--one of the traditional Afro-Cuban styles that eventually mutated into salsa. By the early '40s, he had formed a duo called Los Compadres where he was able to showcase his songwriting gifts, melodious voice, and guitar chops, and for which he invented a seven-stringed instrument called the armonico. In the mid '50s, when the duo parted ways, he formed his own band, which played together until his death at 96 in 2003.
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Compay Segundo Artist Snapshot:Product Description
Run a Quick Search on "Gracias Compay: The Definitive Collection" by Compay Segundo to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Gracias Compay: The Definitive Collection"Browse more products related to "Compay Segundo"Title NotePersonnel includes: Compay Segundo [Francisco Repilado] (vocals, guitar, armonico); Benito Suarez (vocals, guitar); Julio Fernandez, Hugo Garzon (vocals, maracas); Khaled (vocals, synthesizer, percussion); Omara Portuondo, Silvio Rodriguez, Pio Leyva, Basilio Repilado, Martirio, Santiago Auseron (vocals); Raimundo Amador (flamenco guitar); Salvador Repilado (contrabass). If You Enjoy "Gracias Compay: The Definitive Collection (CD)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Gracias Compay: The Definitive Collection (CD)" by Compay Segundo (Artist)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Cuban Son BestsellersExplore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
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