Poncho Sanchez
- January 6, 2024
- Bandleader
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Poncho Sanchez |
| Occupation | Bandleader |
| Date Of Birth | Oct 30, 1951(1951-10-30) |
| Age | 73 |
| Birthplace | Laredo |
| Country | Mexico |
| Birth City | Laredo |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Poncho Sanchez Biography
| Name | Poncho Sanchez |
| Birthday | Oct 30 |
| Birth Year | 1951 |
| Place Of Birth | Laredo |
| Home Town | Laredo |
| Birth Country | Mexico |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Poncho Sanchez is one of the most popular and richest Bandleader who was born on October 30, 1951 in Laredo, Laredo, Mexico. Poncho Sánchez (born Filoberto Sanchez , October 30, 1951) is a Mexican American conguero (conga player), Latin jazz band leader, and salsa singer. In 2000, he and his ensemble won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album for their work on the Concord Picante album Latin Soul. Sanchez has performed with artists including Cal Tjader, Mongo Santamaría, Hugh Masekela, Clare Fischer, and Tower of Power.
Sanchez was featured on Ilya Serov’s single “Tangerine”, released on January 9, 2018.
Poncho Sanchez Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Bandleader |
| House | Living in own house. |
Poncho Sanchez is one of the richest Bandleader from Mexico. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Poncho Sanchez 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
In 1975, Sanchez’s idol, vibraphonist Cal Tjader, invited him to perform a set with his band. Seeing the young man’s talent, Tjader hired Sanchez for a week before officially making him a full member of the ensemble. Sanchez played a crucial role as conguero for several years until Tjader’s death in 1982.
AllMusic described Sanchez as “among the most influential percussionists in jazz.” He has been performing frequently in venues varying in size from concert halls to local jazz festivals. His 2005 CD, Do It!, features the funk band Tower of Power on two tracks, as well as South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela.
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Who is Poncho Sanchez Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Poncho Ranked on the list of most popular Bandleader. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Mexico. Poncho Sanchez celebrates birthday on October 30 of every year.
What nationality is Poncho Sanchez?
Nationality
Is Poncho A Sanchez Puerto Rican?
We are Mexican American. Chicanos from Texas. We are not Cuban or Puerto Rican.
Is Poncho Sanchez alive?
Poncho Sánchez
Genres| Jazz, Latin, Latin jazz
Occupation(s)| Musician, arranger, composer, record producer
Instruments| Conga, vocals, timbales, percussion
Years active| 1975–present
What genre is Poncho Sanchez?
Jazz
Where did Poncho Sanchez grow up?
Poncho Sanchez has long qualified as one of the hardest-working men in Latin jazz. Born in Laredo, Texas as the youngest of 11 children, he grew up in Norwalk, California (where he still lives) and remembers hearing Afro- Cuban music while growing up.