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Drummers · b. 1951

Poncho Sanchez

American musician

Born: 30 October 1951
Laredo
Country: United States
Active: 1975–
Record labels: Concord Records
Discography: 28 albums

Biography

Poncho Sanchez is a jazz musician who plays drum kit and voice. Poncho Sanchez was born on 30 October 1951 in Laredo. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Concord Records. The discography here lists 28 albums, from “Poncho” (1979) to “Trane's Delight” (2019). Honours include Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2012).

Poncho Sánchez (born Ildefonso Sanchez, October 30, 1951) 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.

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