A leading voice in Buena Vista Social Club, Ferrer passed away today at 78. The Cuban jazz musician first garnered attention in Pacho Alonso's band in the '50s but a few decades later he was shining shoes for a living. Ry Cooder plucked him out of obscurity for the Social Club CD and irorincally, Ferrer won Best 'New' Artist at the 2000 Latin Grammys for his follow-up solo CD.
Ibrahim Ferrer - "De Camino A La Vereda" (MP3 Link Expired)
Check out Wim Wenders' excellent doc Buena Vista Social Club for more of his amazing story.
