- Los Zafiros
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Name = Los Zafiros
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Genre =Doo-wop
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Notable_instruments =Los Zafiros (English: The Sapphires) were a
Cuba n vocal group formed in1962 . The group was inspired by Americandoo-wop groups such asThe Platters .History
Los Zafiros formed in the
Cuba n capital ofHavana in 1962. Their music was a mix ofdoo-wop ,ballad s,bolero s,samba , tumbaos and twists. It was practically doo-wop with their own unique Cuban twist. Today only 2 members are alive, Manuel Galban and Miguel Cancio. [http://www.loszafirosfilm.com/historical%20notes.htm] . Ignacio died in 1981 at 37 from complications of several heart attacks. Kike died at the same age in 1982 fromcirrhosis of the liver. El Chino, beset by severe vision, speech and drinking problems, lived alone back inCayo Hueso until his death on August 8, 1995 at age 56. [http://www.lorenzodestefano.com/zafiros.htm]Members
*Eduardo "El Chino" Hernández
*Miguel Cancio
*Ignacio Elejalde
*Manuel Galbán
*Leoncio 'Kike' MorúaDiscography
* "Bossa Cubana" (re-released 1999)
External links
* [http://www.loszafirosfilm.com Los Zafiros "Music from the Edge of Time"] Documentary Film Website
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