Johnny Pacheco date of birth:
March 25, 1935
How old is Johnny Pacheco?
91
Where was Johnny Pacheco born?
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
What is Johnny Pacheco nationality?
Dominican
What is Johnny Pacheco's occupation?
Record producer, musician, composer, arranger
What genre is Johnny Pacheco's work?
Son montuno, Guaracha, Cha cha chá, Pachanga, Salsa
What instruments does Johnny Pacheco play?
Percussion, flute, saxophone
Short Biography
Johnny Pacheco (born 25 March 1935) is a Dominican musician, arranger, producer, and bandleader of Cuban music (guaracha, son montuno, danzón, cha cha chá, guajira-son, pachanga). He is one of the most influential figures in Latin music, best known for being the creator of the Fania All-Stars, and for coining the term "Salsa" to denote the genre.