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Ibrahim Ferrer

Born in San Luis, Cuba on February 20, 1927, Ibraham Ferrer was a singer who finally achieved international fame with the Buena Vista Social Club when he was 70 years old. Ferrer was born in a dance club in San Luis, but was orphaned at the age of 12 when his mom died. In order to earn money to survive, he began busking on the streets. He then formed a duo, Jovenes del Son, with his cousin. The duo performed at various private functions, earning enough money to help them survive. Ferrer played with various groups around Cuba including Chepín y su Orquesta Oriental, with whom he r...