Los Zafiros
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Los Zafiros (English: The Sapphires) were a Cuban vocal group formed in 1962. The group was inspired by American Doo-Wop groups such as The Platters.
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[edit] History
Los Zafiros formed in the Cuban capital of Havana in 1962. Their music was a mix of doo-wop, ballads, boleros, samba, tumbaos and twists. It was practically doo-wop with their own unique Cuban twist. Today only 2 members are alive, Manuel Galban and Miguel Cancio. [1]. Ignacio died in 1981 at 37 from complications of several heart attacks. Kike died at the same age in 1982 from cirrhosis of the liver. El Chino, beset by severe vision, speech and drinking problems, lived alone back in Cayo Hueso until his death on August 8, 1995 at age 56. [2]
[edit] Members
- Eduardo "El Chino" Hernández
- Miguel Cancio
- Ignacio Elejalde
- Manuel Galbán
- Leoncio 'Kike' Morúa
[edit] Los Zafiros film
A feature documentary on the group, "LOS ZAFIROS-MUSIC FROM THE EDGE OF TIME", was recently produced and directed by Lorenzo DeStefano.
[edit] Discography
Bossa Cubana (re-released 1999)
Tracks: Bossa Cubana, La Luna en tu Mirada, Mírame Fijo, Dichoso Mar, Por no Comprenderte, Y Sabes Bien, Canción de Orfeo, Mi Amor, Perdóname, Cuando yo la Conoci, La Camindora, He Venido, Puchunguita, Ven, Herido de Sombras, Si Corazón, Mi Oración, Un Nombre de Mujer (Ofelia), Canta lo Sentimental, Cancion a mi Habana
[edit] External links
- Los Zafiros Film Website
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