Name Juan Formell Instruments Bass Role Bassist | Years active 1957–2014 Parents Francisco Formell | |
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Birth name Juan Climaco Formell Fortuna Born August 2, 1942Havana, Cuba ( 1942-08-02 ) Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, composer, arranger Movies Los Van Van: Live in Europe Children Juan Carlos Formell, Samuel Formell Similar People Cesar Pedroso, Pedro Calvo, Jack Lenz, Iran Castillo | ||
Juan formell just don t ask me to dance
Juan Formell (August 2, 1942 – May 1, 2014) was a Cuban bassist, composer, and arranger, best known as the director of Los Van Van. He was a creator of popular danceable music and credited with bringing electronic instrumentation into the Cuban musical form.
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- Juan formell just don t ask me to dance
- Return of Cuban band sparks debate over cultural exchanges
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His full name was Juan Clímaco (John Climacus).
His professional activity started in 1957 as musician of cabarets orchestras, radio and television. In 1959 he worked as bassist of Musical Band of Revolutionary Police. He died at the age of 71 in 2014.
Return of Cuban band sparks debate over cultural exchanges
Awards
In 1999, Juan Formell received a Grammy Award (Latin/Best Salsa Performance) for his work on the album "Llegó... Van Van - Van Van Is Here", recorded at Abdala Studios.
References
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