Israel Cachao Lopez London 29 April 2007

At the age of 88, Israel 'Chacao' López (right) has become an overnight sensation. The new kid on the block played his first UK gig at the Barbican last night and received an emotional and rapturous reception from a packed crowd of Brits and Latinos. A short sample video clip of the great man in action. www.londonsalsascene.info for more.

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• Salsa
• Mambo
• Music

[Amiek]

Love him...

[Londonsalsascene]

so do we, a pleasure to see/hear el maestro here, very emotional...

[minorbassline]

He's no new kid on the block. He's been playing since he was a child. He was born in cuba, but now resides elsewhere.  He's probobly the most famous afro-cuban bass player.

[Londonsalsascene]

hi minorbassline - yes, new kid on the block in the UK - this was Cachao's debut here, maybe later than it should have been! Please visit London Salsa Scene dot co dot uk - we will post an article on the creation and history of mambo and her father, Cachao!

[maestroevans]

A great person and player. He used my bass for a concert in Franklin, TN and was most gracious, allowing me to sit in with his band during rehearsal.

[oropesinoa]

...Quisa, uno de los ultimos !!!GRANDES!!!! de la Musica CUBANA  Autentica.

NO como todos los saceros de ahora.... en fin, son gustos de cada uno. Saludos de Peru.

[bebop54]

really you should learn to spell his name correctly & not refer to him as a 'kid' ..

among musicians & dancers he is considered by many to be one of the greatest bassists ever ..

please show a little respect ,

your condescension looks very foolish ..@Londonsalsascene

[LatinTop10]

Awesome... promote it on my website: C-SALSA . COM

thx

[Gustavocongas7]

Siempre estará en este mundo con su extraordinario música!!! Tremendo músico!!! Vivirá por siempre!!! Saludos de Gustavo Marín, percusionista, Caracas Venezuela!!!

[pibiri17]

rest in peace good man