About Pacho Alonso
Lived 1928 – 1982 (aged 53–54). Pacho Alonso was a Cuban singer, conductor, teacher and musician.
Pacho Alonso (left) with La Lupe and Benny Moré, ca. 1959. All three were signed to the RCA Victor subsidiary Discuba.
Pacho Alonso (August 22, 1928 – August 27, 1982) was a Cuban singer and bandleader from Santiago de Cuba who is attributed with creating the musical form pilón in collaboration with percussionist/composer Enrique Bonne. He founded his first conjunto in Havana in 1957. In the 1950s, Alonso sang with Benny Moré and Fernando Álvarez, a trio popularly known as "The Three Musketeers". Later he sang with Ibrahim Ferrer. Pacho Alonso also enjoyed tremendous success in his international tours through Latin America, Europe and Africa.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pacho Alonso?
Cuban singer and bandleader (1928–1982)
When was Pacho Alonso born?
Pacho Alonso was born in 1928 in Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba Province.
When did Pacho Alonso die?
Pacho Alonso died in 1982 in Havana.
What was Pacho Alonso's occupation?
Pacho Alonso was a singer, conductor, teacher and musician.
What nationality was Pacho Alonso?
Pacho Alonso was Cuban.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pacho Alonso. https://biography.guide/pacho-alonso/
MLA: "Pacho Alonso." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pacho-alonso/.
Chicago: "Pacho Alonso." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pacho-alonso/.
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