Person

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…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
Cuba
Born
August 2nd, 1942
Died
May 1st, 2014
Genres
Labels
Metro Blue
Timba Records
Unicornio
EGREM
Milan Latino
Last updated: September 27th, 2022

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