- Kalimba Marichal
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name = Kalimba Marichal
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birthname = Kalimba Marichal Ibar
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occupation = Singer
notable role =Kalimba Marichal Ibar (born
July 26 ,1982 ) is a Mexicansinger , born inMexico City , D.F.,Mexico . Kalimba is ofAfro-Mexican descent, as is his name — "Kalimba" is a musical instrument of African origin composed of a wooden box set with metal bars to be plucked with the fingers.Born in Mexico City, he appeared in local plays and TV shows such as, "
Chiquilladas " at a very young age. In 1993 Kalimba got the opportunity to be a part of "La Onda Vaselina" ("OV7"), where he spent 3 years. Later, he dedicated his time to his other passion aside from Music -- football. In 2000, he rejoined "OV7 ". After being a member of theMexican pop group "OV7 ", Kalimba lived his dream of recording his first solo album "Aerosoul", at the age of 21.He has also a large trajectory in dubbing; he voiced Takashi in the Latin American version of Akira. And his latest is the Disney Film
Chicken Little voicing the eponymous character.Kalimba's parents are Pablo and Rosario. He has two sisters, M'Balia, who was also a member of
OV7 , and N'Daye, who is the youngest. He has a daughter named Aitama born in July 2008.Kalimba sang as the voice of
Simba for the song "Just Can't Wait to be King" (Yo Quiero Ya Ser El Rey) in theDisney movie "The Lion King " (1994).His hit songs include "Tocando Fondo" and
Duele .He appeared in one episode of the sitcom
Skimo External links
* [http://www.kalimba.com.mx/ Official Website]
* http://scolas.skyrock.com/article_522062487.html
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