Candido Fabre:Friday 6 June 2008

 

Candido Fabre is considered one of Cuba's greatest singers and composers. His gift for improvisation allows him to create a 'son' from any given situation or expression. Candido Fabre was the songwriter, arranger and main vocalist with the great Orquesta Original de Manzanillo before forming Candido Fabre y su Banda in 1993. His 14 strong band features some of the very best Cuban charanga musicians.   One of Latin America's foremost songwriters, Candido has written over 1,000 songs which have been performed by artists such as Orquesta Aragon, los Van Van, Manguare, Isaac Delgado, Ritmo Oriental and los Karachi. On the international scene, his songs have been performed by Celia Cruz, Oscar D'leon and Jose Alberto El Canario.  Candido Fabre is also a personal friend of Fidel Castro so if you have a message to send, this could be the ideal opportunity. To listen to Candido Fabre, please click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7r1sxaCXQc&feature=related

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