Israel “Cachao” Lopez’s Final Performance Released
The final performance by mambo legend Israel “Cachao” Lopez has been released as a two disc set, entitled The Last Mambo. The concert, which celebrated the bassist’s 80 years in music, was held at the Ziff Opera House a the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami Florida in 2007. The album has Cachao leading a 24-piece orchestra.
The Cuban born Cachao is often credited as the inventor of the mambo and even earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He passed away in 2008 at the age of 89, leaving behind a plethora of music for all to enjoy.
Preview and download The Last Mambo:
The Last Mambo Track List:
Disc 1:
- Mariano Social
- Africa Viva
- Buenaventura
- Los Tres Ases
- Isora Club
Disc 2:
- Descarga Cachao
- Descarga Candido
- Lluvia, Viento y Cana
- Dos Gardenias
- Obsesion
- El Cuarto De Tula
- Son Las Dos, Rosa
- Yambu
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