Singer Ibrahim Ferrer dead at age 78 . . .

[OneBlueSky]

Leading voice with Buena Vista Social Club
Saturday, August 6, 2005; Posted: 10:43 p.m. EDT (02:43 GMT)



HAVANA, Cuba (AP) -- Septuagenarian singer Ibrahim Ferrer, a leading voice with the hugely popular Buena Vista Social Club of vintage Cuban performers, died Saturday, recording industry officials here said. He was 78.

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Known for his trademark cap and graying mustache, Ferrer was a wiry, animated figure who clearly enjoyed performing Cuba's traditional "son" music of the 1940s and 1950s for new generations of fans.

Among a group of older Cuban performers recruited by U.S. musician Ry Cooder, Ferrer performed on the "Buena Vista Social Club album" that won a Grammy in 1999 and was among those appearing in the film of the same name.

Also in 1999 he was featured in one of a string of albums that followed, "Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer," and won a Latin Grammy for best new artist in 2000.

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http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/06/ferrer.obit.ap/index.html

[mazzarro]

1. R.I.P. Ibrahim - you will be missed !

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[brook]

2. Listening to BVSC now...

:) and :cry: