Poncho Sanchez

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Born 30 October 1951.

Poncho Sanchez Fin Costello/Redferns

Biography

Poncho Sanchez (born October 30, 1951), is a Mexican-American conguero (conga player), Latin jazz band leader, and salsa singer. In 2000, Sanchez and his ensemble won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album for their work on the Concord Picante album Latin Soul. Sanchez has performed with artists Cal Tjader, Mongo Santamaría, Hugh Masekela, Clare Fischer and Tower of Power, among others.

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  1. Raise Your Hand 2007

    Review of Raise Your Hand

    Reviewed by Martin Longley

    Despite guest appearances by R&B royalty, this side step from Poncho's signature sound...

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