Poncho Sanchez
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Poncho Sanchez is a Grammy-winning American conguero, bandleader, and Latin jazz musician renowned for blending Afro-Cuban rhythms with jazz and soul.
Statements (37)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Latin jazz musician
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bandleader ⓘ musician ⓘ percussionist ⓘ person ⓘ |
| activeIn |
20th-century music
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21st-century music ⓘ |
| awardReceived | Grammy Award ⓘ |
| birthName | Poncho Sanchez NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| fieldOfWork |
Latin jazz performance
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music ⓘ |
| genre |
Afro-Cuban jazz
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Latin jazz ⓘ jazz ⓘ soul ⓘ |
| hasRole |
bandleader
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soloist ⓘ |
| instrument |
congas
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percussion ⓘ |
| isKnownFor |
Latin jazz performances
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blending Afro-Cuban rhythms with jazz and soul ⓘ leading the Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | instrumental music ⓘ |
| name | Poncho Sanchez NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nationality | American ⓘ |
| notableFor |
fusion of Afro-Cuban, jazz, and soul elements
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virtuosic conga playing ⓘ |
| notableWork | Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band recordings NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| occupation |
arranger
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bandleader ⓘ composer ⓘ conguero ⓘ percussionist ⓘ |
| style |
Afro-Cuban rhythms
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jazz improvisation ⓘ soul-influenced Latin jazz ⓘ |
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