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One of the major stars of the Buena Vista Social Club, Ibrahim Ferrer returns to Europe for two full tours, and a promotional visit to launch his new CD in May 2002
Since coming out of retirement to appear on 1986's multi-million selling Buena Vista Social Club, Ibrahim has become an international star in his own right. His talent and charisma shone through on both the album and Wim Wenders' subsequent documentary film, Buena Vista Social Club and the success of his debut album reflects his enormous appeal.
Recorded at the age of 71, Buena Vista Social Club™ presents Ibrahim Ferrer won him a Grammy Award and reached number two in the German album chart - held off the top spot only by the Buena Vista Social Club! The album has sold over one and a half million copies to date since its release in 1999.
Over the past few years, Ibrahim has toured the world (accompanied by Rubén González and Omara Portuondo) selling out concerts at major venues all over Europe, the USA, Canada, Latin America, Japan, Australia and the Far East. He has established himself as a global star, with adoring fans worldwide.
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| Earlier this
year, Ibrahim guested on Damon Albarn's eclectic Gorillaz
album (currently in the US top twenty), which has added a
younger audience to his following. He has just finished recording
a new album, produced once again by Ry Cooder, due for release
in March 2002. His European solo tour features the outstanding
band that has supported him over the last few years - including
Demetrio Muñiz (Musical Director,Trombone) Jesús Aguaje Ramos
(Trombone) and Guajiro Mirabal (Trumpet). |
The band also
includes two outstanding newcomers: pianist Roberto Fonseca
allows Ruben Gonzalez to take a well earned rest while 'Sagua'
Perez takes over bass duties from Cachaíto Lopez, who is busy
touring with his own band following the release of his critically
acclaimed debut album on World Circuit Orlando 'Cachaíto'
Lopez, which heralds a new sound from Havana.
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