Pacho Galán | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Francisco Galán Blanco |
| Born | October 4, 1906 Soledad, Atlántico, Colombia |
| Died | July 21, 1988 (aged 81) Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia |
| Genres | Porro, cumbia, gaita, merecumbe |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader, composer, arranger |
| Instrument(s) | Trumpet, piano, clarinet, vocals |
| Years active | 1934–1980 |
Pacho Galán (1906—1988) was a Colombian composer and band leader of several Colombian music forms. His songs include Boquita Sala, Rio Y Mar, Fiesta de Cumbia, Cumbia Alegre and Ay Cosita Linda, which became one of his most famous after Nat King Cole recorded his own rendition of the song.
External links
- Pacho Galán's Orchestra — Pacho Galán's Orchestra Official Website
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