Poncho Sanchez

Poncho Sánchez
Poncho Sanchez performing in 2014
Poncho Sanchez performing in 2014
Background information
Birth nameIldephonso Sanchez
Born (1951-10-30) October 30, 1951 (age 72)
Laredo, Texas, U.S.
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Years active1975–present
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Poncho Sánchez (born Ildefonso Sanchez,[1] October 30, 1951[citation needed]) is an American conguero (conga player), Latin jazz band leader, and salsa singer. In 2000, he and his ensemble won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album for their work on the Concord Picante album Latin Soul. Sanchez has performed with artists including Cal Tjader, Mongo Santamaría, Hugh Masekela, Clare Fischer, and Tower of Power.[2][3]

  1. ^ Varela, Chuy (January 10, 2005). "A master percussionist tries his hand at new beat". Sfgate.com.
  2. ^ "Poncho Sanchez | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
  3. ^ Peña, Tomas (2010-04-11). "A Conversation with Percussionist, Bandleader Poncho Sanchez". Latinjazznet.com. Retrieved 2019-06-27.