Ibrahim Ferrer was a Cuban singer and musician born on February 20, 1927, in Santiago de Cuba. He was renowned for his distinctive voice and became an integral part of the revival of traditional Cuban music. His career spanned several decades, though he experienced a significant resurgence in popularity in the late 1990s with the Buena Vista Social Club, an ensemble of Cuban musicians established by Juan de Marcos González and Ry Cooder.

Ferrer's warm, rich tenor brought a deep soulfulness to the music he performed, and though he had retired from music in the mid-90s, the success of the Buena Vista Social Club project propelled him back into the international spotlight. This led to the release of a self-titled solo album, "Ibrahim Ferrer (Buena Vista Social Club Presents)," in 1999, which received critical acclaim and won a Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2000, despite his long-standing career. His subsequent albums, including "Buenos Hermanos" and "Mi Sueño," further cemented his legacy as a lead figure in the world of Latin music. Sadly, Ferrer passed away on August 6, 2005, but left behind a rich discography that continues to enchant listeners with the beauty and passion of Cuban son.

Genres

Bolero

Cuban Rumba

Musica Tradicional Cubana

Related Artists

Buena Vista Social Club

Eliades Ochoa

Omara Portuondo

Ruben Gonzalez

Compay Segundo

Guillermo Portabales

Chucho Valdés

Celia Cruz

Bebo Valdés

Beny Moré

Orquesta Aragón

Arsenio Rodríguez

Latest Release

Marieta

Ibrahim Ferrer

Single - Released March 24, 2023