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César Pedroso

1946 – 2022

Cuban musician

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About César Pedroso

Lived 1946 – 2022 (aged 75). César Pedroso was a Cuban composer, pianist, bandleader, songwriter and musician.

César "Pupy" Pedroso (born César de las Mercedes Pedroso Fernández; 24 September 1946 – 17 July 2022) was a Cuban pianist who became famous with Orquesta Revé and then as a founding member of Los Van Van. For many years, Pedroso wrote some of Van Van's most important songs such as "Calla Calla", "Tranquilo, Mota", "Seis Semanas", "El buenagente" and many others. In 2001, he founded his own band Pupy y Los que Son, Son. In 2006, he recorded four albums with his band.

Musicians César "Pupy" Pedroso / MUSICAL DIRECTOR AND PIANO --- José Gómez Martínez / LEAD VOCALS --- Armando Cantero Abreu / LEAD VOCALS --- Alexander Luis Lara Dedieu / LEAD VOCALS --- Geraldo Miró Rivera / VIOLÍN --- Osiris Martínez Rodríguez / KEYBOARD --- Reinier Elizarde Ruanio / BASS --- Jose Luis Quintana Fuerte / PAD --- Roelvis Reyes Simono / DRUMS --- René Suárez Zapata / TIMBALES --- Julio Noroña Pérez / GÜIRO --- Jorge Castillo Hernández / CONGAS --- Leonardo Tereuel Velásquez / TRUMPET --- Juan Carlos Gonzales Borrero / TRUMPET --- Sergio R Luna Longchamp / TROMBONE --- Neuris Lorenzo Mustelier / TROMBONE ---

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Frequently asked questions

Who was César Pedroso?

Cuban musician

When was César Pedroso born?

César Pedroso was born on 24 September 1946 in Havana.

When did César Pedroso die?

César Pedroso died on 17 July 2022 in Cuba.

What was César Pedroso's occupation?

César Pedroso was a composer, pianist, bandleader, songwriter and musician.

What nationality was César Pedroso?

César Pedroso was Cuban.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: César Pedroso

· Wikidata: Q143540

· DBpedia: César Pedroso

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