Juan Formell
Juan Climaco Formell Cortina (2 August 1942–1 May 2014) was a Cuban bassist, composer, and arranger, best known as the director of Los Van Van. He was a creator of popular danceable music and credited with bringing electronic instrumentation into the Cuban musical form.
His full name was Juan Clímaco (John Climacus) Formell Cortina.
His professional activity started in 1957 as musician of cabaret…
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- Cuba
- Born
- August 2nd, 1942
- Died
- May 1st, 2014
- Genres
- Labels
- Metro Blue