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PERCUSSIONIST
Conguero Francisco Aguabella left Cuba and came to the United States and performed with Peggy Lee. He has peformed all over Europe, Australia, South America and all over the United States (including the White House). Francisco has enjoyed an extensive music performing and recording career and has delighted many audiences with his masterful and powerful rhythms. He has performed with many great artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Frank Sinatra, Eddie Palmieri, Cachao, Lalo Schifrin, Cal Tjader, Peggy Lee, Nancy Wilson, Carlos Santana, Poncho Sanchez, Paul Simon, Bebo Valdes, and many more. Francisco is a recipient of awards such as the National Heritage Fellowship of the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and received a fellowship for the Durfee Foundation. He is featured in the documentary, "Sworn to the Drum" by Les Blank, and is currently featured in a new documentary, "Aguabella," currently in production. He also appeared on the Orlando Jones Show on FX. Francisco is widely recognized as a master conguero, a caring and knowledgeable instructor, and one of the most inspiring artists of all time.
Francisco is one of
the first eschelon of drummers who came to America and are
responsible for all drummes that came after them," says Latin
percussionist John Santos in the movie "Sworn To The Drum". "He is
one of the strongholds of our music and has always kept the
commitment to our Cuban rhythm. He plays with everybody but always
maintains our rhythm, that’s very important," adds Isreal "Cachao"
Lopez.
FRANCISCO AGUABELLA (PDF file) by Patricia Albela
FRANCISCO AGUABELLA - CUBANS IN HOLLIWOOD FRANCISCO AGUABELLA Y CARLOS SANTANA
FRANCISCO AGUABELLA - OCHIMINI (2004) MANY THANKS TO MICHAEL MCFADIN - UBIQUITY RECORDS
Justo Almario
Ochimini more tracks can be heard on Vinilemania's Radio Channels
FRANCISCO AGUABELLA - CUBACAN (2002) MANY THANKS TO MICHAEL MCFADIN - UBIQUITY RECORDS
Francisco Aguabella Congas
My Favorite Things 6:03
FRANCISCO AGUABELLA - AGUA DE CUBA (1999)
Francisco Aguabella
Congas and percussion; coro
1. Dajomy Blue 2. Sentimiento De Un Latino 3. Watermelon Man 4. Agua De Cuba 5. Long, Long Summer 6. Here, There and Everywhere 7. Manteca 8. Salsa Latina 9. Milestones 10. Asi Son Bonco more tracks can be heard on Vinilemania's Radio Channels
FRANCISCO AGUABELLA - H2O (1996)
Francisco Aguabella
Leader, conga, bata, percussion
1. Short Story 2. Quien Eres Tu 3. Wood Place 4. Nena 5. Cavalie 6. Son To Any Kid 7. Intensity 8. Vencido 9. Caito 10. Danzonete more tracks can be heard on Vinilemania's Radio Channels
FRANCISCO AGUABELLA - HITTING HARD (1975)
1. Ramon's Desire (original mix) 2. Casa Fuerte 3. Headstrong 4. Don't Let Them Fool You 5. Afro-Nue 6. I Wanna' Know 7. Anna Maria 8. Fantasy 9. Image Of A Star 10. Cisco 11. Desire (alternate mix - previously unreleased)
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