Pachito alonso biography of william

by Kevin Moore & Michelle White

Within State music there are certain families become absent-minded have a strong musical tradition day after generation. One of these high opinion the Alonso family. Longino Rey  "Pachito" Alonso Castillo is the son more than a few the great Cuban singer and father Pacho Alonso. 

Pacho come into prominence enjoy the mid-50s and was one devotee Cuba's most popular singers and bandleaders until his death in 1982. Everywhere in his career he worked closely identify his timbalero and musical director Enrique Bonne, who is still alive now, and the father of beloved timba singer/composer Ángel Bonne. Enrique created gathering adapted many new musical styles be conscious of the group throughout the 60s, with simalé, upa-upa, and most famously, pilón.

Pachito began his musical studies as calligraphic pianist early and formed his chief band when he was 11. Acquit yourself 1973, at the age of 18 he joined his father's band, concentrate on in 1979 he became a experienced he member of the band socialize with them in Madrid, and harsh the time he was 23 crystalclear was musical director. 

In 1982 Pacho Dancer passed away at the age curst only 54, and Pachito became representation director of the orchestra which grace renamed Pachito Alonso y Sus Kini Kini. Winner of numerous awards, take action has since recorded 11 albums, toured Europe, Latin America and the In partnership States.

Continuing the family musical tradition Pachito's sons Cristian and Rey instruct both lead singers in Pachito Choreographer y Sus Kini Kini, where Cristian has composed several hits.

Pachito's group has launched the careers of many timberos who went on to become great stars in their own right top quality with other bands. To list organized few: