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Juan de Marcos González (born Juan de Marcos González-Cárdenas; January 29, 1954) is a Cuban bandleader, musician and actor, best known for his work with the Buena Vista Social Club and in the 2021 Sony Pictures Animation film Vivo as the voice of Vivo's owner, Andrés.
About the Artist. Grammy Award winner Juan de Marcos González is a central figure in Cuban music. His work with the Afro-Cuban All Stars, the Buena Vista Social Club, Ruben González, Ibrahim Ferrer, Sierra Maestra, and others has made an extraordinary contribution to raising the profile of Cuban music throughout the world.
Mar 2, 2013 · 00:00. Credit: Justin Steyer/Jazz24. Many music lovers know Juan de Marcos González as the man who teamed up with guitarist Ry Cooder to create Buena Vista Social Club. But González was...
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Sep 17, 2015 · About the Artist. Grammy Award winner Juan de Marcos González is a central figure in Cuban music. His work with the Afro-Cuban All Stars, the Buena Vista Social Club, Ruben González, Ibrahim Ferrer, Sierra Maestra, and others has made an extraordinary contribution to raising the profile of Cuban music throughout the world.
Learn about the Cuban musician and bandleader who worked with Buena Vista Social Club and Afro-Cuban All Stars. See his media coverage, disciplines, and visit to Dartmouth in 2000.
May 4, 2018 · Juan de Marcos González is a central figure in Cuban music today. He has played a great part in introducing the wealth, diversity and vitality of Cuban music to the world. His work with the Afro-Cuban All Stars, Ruben Gonzalez Ensemble, Ibrahim Ferrer, Sierra Maestra, the co-creation of Buena Vista Social Club (BVSC) and others,
Learn about the Cuban music legend and his residency at UW-Madison, featuring lectures, workshops, concerts and more. Explore his influences, collaborations and achievements in Afro-Cuban, jazz, hip hop and other genres.
