Cachao date of birth:
September 14, 1918
How old was Cachao when died?
89
When did Cachao die?
March 22, 2008
What is Cachao nationality?
American
What is Cachao's occupation?
Musician, bandleader, composer
What genre is Cachao's work?
Danzón, mambo, descarga
What instruments does Cachao play?
Double bass
Short Biography
Israel López Valdés (September 14, 1918 – March 22, 2008), better known as Cachao (/kəˈtʃaʊ/ kə-CHOW), was a Cuban double bassist and composer. He is considered one of the most influential charanga bassists of all-time, the co-creator of the mambo and a master of the descarga (improvised Cuban jam sessions). He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and won several Grammy Awards from the 1990s.