Cuban musicians who were born in 1946
Here are 5 famous musicians from Cuba were born in 1946:
Rita Marley
Rita Marley (July 25, 1946 Santiago de Cuba-) a.k.a. Rita Marley & Ernie Smith, Alpharita Constantia Anderson, Rita Anderson, Marley, Rita, Nana Rita or Bob Marley's spouse is a Cuban singer. Her children are called Ziggy Marley, Cedella Marley, Stephen Marley, Sharon Marley, Serita Stewart and Stephanie Marley.
Discography: Play Play, Harambe, We Must Carry On, Sings Bob Marley... And Friends and Greatest Hits. Genres she performed include Reggae.
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Eliades Ochoa
Eliades Ochoa (June 22, 1946 Songo – La Maya-) also known as Eliades Ochoa Bustamante is a Cuban musician, record producer, songwriter, guitarist and singer.
His albums: Estoy Coma Nunca, Un guajiro sin fronteras, Tributo al Cuarteto Patria, Chanchaneando: Roots of Buena Vista, Sublime Ilusión, , , La Colección Cubana, Tribute to the Cuarto Patria and Chanchaneando. Genres he performed include Salsa music and Latin jazz.
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Silvio Rodríguez
Silvio Rodríguez (November 29, 1946 San Antonio de los Baños-) a.k.a. Silvo Rodriguez, Silvio Rodriguez, Silvia Rodriguez, Rodríguez, Silvio or Silvio Rodríguez Domínguez is a Cuban musician, singer-songwriter, singer and film score composer. He has seven children, Violeta Rodríguez, Omar Rodríguez, Silvio Lian Rodríguez, José Ernesto Rodríguez, Mauricio Rodríguez, Federico Rodríguez and Malva Rodríguez.
His most well known albums: Al final de este viaje, El Hombre Extraño (Síntesis), Crónicas y Canciones, Volume 1, Mujeres, Tríptico, Volume tres, Tríptico, Volume uno, Autobiográfico, Árboles, Causas y Azares and Canciones Urgentes. Genres related to him: Nueva trova.
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Amadito Valdés
Amadito Valdés (February 14, 1946 Cuba-) also known as Amadito Valdes is a Cuban musician.
Genres he performed: Charanga, Afro-Cuban jazz and Salsa music.
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César Pedroso
César Pedroso (September 24, 1946 Havana-) a.k.a. Pedroso, Cesar, César "Pupy" Pedroso or César de las Mercedes Pedroso Fernández is a Cuban musician.
He is known for his expertise in playing the piano and his contributions to the Cuban music scene, particularly in the genre of salsa. Pedroso began his career as a pianist in the Orchestra Revé, and later went on to form his own band, Los Que Son Son. He has worked with numerous renowned artists such as Celia Cruz and Compay Segundo, and has composed hits including "La Moralita" and "Siempre Seré Guajiro". Throughout his career, Pedroso has been recognized for his musical talent and has received several awards including the Cubadisco Award for Best Pop Song in 2004. He continues to be an active musician and a respected figure in Cuban music.
Pedroso started playing the piano at the age of 6 and was trained at the Conservatorio Amadeo Roldán in Havana. He joined Orquesta Revé in 1972 as a pianist and quickly made a name for himself with his unique style of playing. Later in the 1980s, Pedroso left Orquesta Revé to form his own band, Los Que Son Son. The band became very popular in Cuba and gained international recognition with its fusion of traditional Cuban music and modern salsa.
Pedroso is known for his ability to mix different rhythms and styles in his compositions, creating a unique sound that is a fusion of salsa, timba, son, and other Cuban musical genres. He has released numerous albums with Los Que Son Son and has collaborated with other famous artists such as Rubén Blades and Issac Delgado.
In addition to his career as a musician, Pedroso is also a music educator and has taught at the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana. He has been recognized with various awards throughout his career, including the National Culture Distinction in Cuba and the Latin Grammy Award for Best Tropical Traditional Album.
Pedroso continues to perform and record music, and his contributions to Cuban music have made him a respected figure in the industry. His work has helped to shape the sound of modern salsa and his legacy as a musician and composer is one that will endure for generations to come.
Throughout his career, Pedroso's music has been celebrated by fans globally, and his contributions to the salsa music scene have earned him widespread recognition. He has performed in different parts of the world, including Europe, Latin America, and the United States. His music has influenced numerous artists, and he is considered a pioneer in the modern salsa genre. His unique style of piano playing and songwriting has earned him numerous accolades, including the Order of Cultural Merit in Cuba in 2013. In his later years, Pedroso has focused more on passing his knowledge to the next generation of musicians, and he has continued to teach piano in addition to mentoring young musicians. Despite his busy schedule, he remains passionate and dedicated to Cuban music and has promised to continue creating more hits that will keep fans dancing for years to come.
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