Adalberto Álvarez

Adalberto Álvarez (born 1948 in Camaguey)[1] is a Cuban pianist, director and composer.

Adalberto Álvarez
Born (1948-11-22) November 22, 1948
Camaguey, Cuba
GenresSon
Occupation(s)Composer, director
InstrumentsPiano
Associated actsSon 14
Adalberto Alvarez y su Son

During the 1970s, Álvarez attended the National School of Arts in Havana. He started the Cuban band Son 14 in the 1970s and disbanded it in the 1980s.[2] In 1984, Álvarez started the group Adalberto Alvarez y su Son, which he directs today.[3] The genre of his music is son, a style of music that originated in Cuba.[1]

References
  1. Navarro Torres, Jorge (1989-07-17). "Adalberto Álvarez, the gentleman of the Cuban 'son' music". Radio Cadena Agramonte. Archived from the original on 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2009-10-28.
  2. Davies, Robin (2001-03-22). "¡Agua, por favor!". News & Review. Archived from the original on 2019-07-09. Retrieved 2009-10-28.
  3. Cazares, David (2001-03-30). "The Sounds of Cuba, Yesterday and Today". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 2009-10-28.
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