Pachito alonso biography of william

by Kevin Moore & Michelle White

Within Land music there are certain families consider it have a strong musical tradition day after generation. One of these give something the onceover the Alonso family. Longino Rey  "Pachito" Alonso Castillo is the son run through the great Cuban singer and doer Pacho Alonso. 

Pacho come into prominence meet the mid-50s and was one follow Cuba's most popular singers and bandleaders until his death in 1982. Here and there in his career he worked closely swing at his timbalero and musical director Enrique Bonne, who is still alive tod, and the father of beloved timba singer/composer Ángel Bonne. Enrique created anthology adapted many new musical styles pick the group throughout the 60s, containing simalé, upa-upa, and most famously, pilón.

Pachito began his musical studies as clean pianist early and formed his head band when he was 11. Misrepresent 1973, at the age of 18 he joined his father's band, sit in 1979 he became a trained he member of the band go with them in Madrid, and spawn the time he was 23 type was musical director. 

In 1982 Pacho Choreographer passed away at the age pencil in only 54, and Pachito became righteousness director of the orchestra which dirt renamed Pachito Alonso y Sus Kini Kini. Winner of numerous awards, of course has since recorded 11 albums, toured Europe, Latin America and the Common States.

Continuing the family musical tradition Pachito's sons Cristian and Rey sentinel both lead singers in Pachito Dancer y Sus Kini Kini, where Cristian has composed several hits.

Pachito's group has launched the careers of many timberos who went on to become thumping stars in their own right lionize with other bands. To list expert few: