Poncho Sánchez | |
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 Poncho Sanchez performing in 2014 | |
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| Birth name | Ildephonso Sanchez |
| Born | October 30, 1951 Laredo, Texas, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1975–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]
- ^ Varela, Chuy (January 10, 2005). "A master percussionist tries his hand at new beat". Sfgate.com.
- ^ "Poncho Sanchez | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
- ^ Peña, Tomas (2010-04-11). "A Conversation with Percussionist, Bandleader Poncho Sanchez". Latinjazznet.com. Retrieved 2019-06-27.