Bernardo Garcia

Havana, Cuba

Biography

Bernardo García is a well-known Cuban percussionist who co-founded the Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble Irakere and was the drummer for Arturo Sandoval’s band. Irakere won a Grammy Award for Best Latin Recording with their self-titled album in 1980.

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PFC Videos Featuring Bernardo Garcia

Chan Chan | Song Around The World

Apr 17, 2020

Soul Rebel featuring Bunny Wailer and Manu Chao | Song Around The World

Dec 31, 2019

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