Eliades Ochoa

Elíades Ochoa is a Cuban guitarist and singer born in Songo La Maya in the east of the country near Santiago on June 11 1946. He began playing the guitar when he was six and in 1978 he joined Cuarteto Patria, a band that has played since 1940. His roots are in guajira (Cuban country music) and he still wears his trademark cowboy hat. His involvement with the Buena Vista Social Club (he sung 'Chan Chan' the album's opening track), and the Wim Wenders' film of the same name, has led to worldwide fame.

Related Topics:
Cuba - Guitar - Singer - Santiago - June 11 - 1946 - 1978 - Cuarteto Patria - 1940 - ''guajira'' - Cowboy hat - Buena Vista Social Club - Wim Wenders - Film of the same name

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