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Israel Lopez Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for Israel Lopez
158 Entries
September 27, 2013
Maria,I did not know of your Father's contribution to Mambo music until I watched the American Masters special about him,oh what a humble and talented man he was.I also lost a great man,my Father so I know your pain.I just had to look up his obituary and express to you my deepest regrets and sympathy.I like what you said in the interview,you think of him every morning and each night,likewise I think of my Dad.What an honor to have had him as your father,may you find peace in knowing that his life made so many other people happy and I can promise you this,I will never forget your Father after watching his life's story, what an honor.
NIna
September 20, 2010
Long live Cachao!
With all my love I always will have you in my heart
Maria Elena lopez
June 12, 2008
this picture is very special to me and I know it was for my father too. two big ones that are now toguether playing and telling jokes to each other Cahao.Generoso jimenez and me rememberimg both of then. My father Cachao with all my love always. Maria Elena
with all my love,I will never,ever .forguet you.love,M.E.L.
Maria Elena lopez
June 7, 2008
My name is Maria Elena Lopez'dauther of 'El Maestro' cahao thankyou for each and every word that everyone had say about my father.I would always apreciate it
Ray Fuentes
April 5, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Katrin Vergel-Giscard
April 2, 2008
Siempre viviras en mi corazon, para siempre, y no seras olvidado. Al igual que a Ester. Que Dios los tenga en la Gloria. tu nieta postiza Katrin
SARA DWAIKAT
April 2, 2008
Don Cachao:
Usted fue unico, fue un gran honor haberlo conocido hace 12 anos. Que descanse en PAZ.
Saludos a Dona Esther y Dona Celia Cruz., ahora empieza el Mambo otra vez... con mucho AMOR
H y H
Ricardo Rodriguez
April 1, 2008
Gracias Maestro Israel Lopez "Cachao " por dejarnos un legado enorme , de mucha musica e historia . Dios lo tenga en la gloria . "Rest in Peace "
Livan Morales
March 31, 2008
May God hold you in his Glory.......and thanks for the great music....
March 30, 2008
Mario Fonseca Jr.
March 30, 2008
'Cachao" was a man of vision and insperation to the love of music, and what he felt when he would play for us. from the sounds of salsa, to the great music of the mambo,yes he will be missed but his music will instill in our hearts for he is at peace and is within the heavens dancing and playing for one day we will all hear his music again , my condolencese to the family of Cachao ,for his music will always remind us what made him happy and that is to be the best at what he did.to make us dance and smile and for the love of his music .
Sergio Capablanca
March 30, 2008
Los ángeles se asombran
al ver al viejo cubano
quien con una mano toca el piano
y con la otra el contrabajo.
Gracias Israel y que la descarga siga en la corte celestial.
Dios te cuide por toda la eternidad.
love always
Joanna Diaz-Crell
March 28, 2008
Israel,
I saw you, the last time en Habana, you with a young lion, you the venerable one, the master, mi rey, a king most revered .
Subtle. I held my breath, couldn't believe when you walked out, hands leading el rey, mi rey.
Gracias dios, I heard you heard you with my love, fell more in love , your bass was my heart that night, soft, memory of a caress. Mi amor y yo, blessed to be in the presence of real music know the moment our time began . we thank you for this gift.
Joanna y Aldeki
bernardo Dieguez
March 28, 2008
CAchao tu fuistes y seras el mejor, la musica cubana siente el dolor de tu partida.
marc smilen
March 28, 2008
Cachao strummed his bass, at five in the afternoon! The drums beat in rhythym to the Maestro, at five in the afternoon! The people tapped their feet and sang, at five in the afternoon! The Maestro fell silent, at five in the afternoon. His bass strings are plucked no more at five in the afternoon. The mourners lined the sidewalk, at five in the afternoon! His legend lives on, at five in the afternoon! Somewhere a child practices his bass, at five in the afternoon!
giovanna salvati
March 28, 2008
thanks for tour music
Raul Jose de la Vega
March 28, 2008
Gracias a Cachao y Celia Cruz y Perez Prado y el Beny me acerque a mi raices cubano. Aunque naci aqui, la musica de Barbarito Diez y Ruben Gonzalez y Bebo Valdez me ayudo a encender un fuego que es lo que me llevo a querer encontrar mi identidad como Cubano. Mi familia siempre me enjendrado el sentir cubano, y concer de eso genios de la muscia me ayudo dar un ritmo a mi historia Cubano. Aprendi un poco mas de mi musica, de donde soy yo de los paso que tambien bailo mis abuelos y mis padres. Ellos y la musica cubana es como yo me transporto a la Cuba que no pude concer y es lo que me ayuda decir que aunque naci en los Estados Unidos y lo doy gracias a Dios porque esta tierra lo dio la oportunidad de la libertad a mi familia, donde vaya yo, digo orogullosamente que soy Cubano y lo cuento a cualquiera de mi tierra y lo que sufre ahora. Cachao y mi musica cubana me ayuda apreciar a Cuba. Gracias a ellos tenemos a los artistas de ahora. "Siboney" tocado por Cachao es mi cancion favorita de todo tiempo y cada vez que lo oigo me transporta a una puerta de mi historia cubana. Que Dios te bendiga y te cuide a ti y a tu familia, Cachao. Como tu no hay dos
D. Manzari
March 28, 2008
My deepest sympathies to "Cachao's" family.
The world has truly lost a great musician. He marks the end of an era. I've seen him perform several times and it was always incredible. Having been a programmer with a Latino radio show for several years, it just wouldn't be complete without Cachao.
Companero, descanses en paz.
Martha Baez
March 28, 2008
We will never forget all the joy and good will that you brought to all! May God bless you!!!
RENATO PEREZ
March 28, 2008
Cachao siempre vivira eternamente en nuestros corazones como maximo exponente de la musica cubana. Pero su modestia y simpatia natural lo hizo aun mas grande. Descanse en Paz un hombre bueno.
Vanessa Martinez
March 28, 2008
Lamentamos mucho su corta estadia con nosotros en esta tierra. Le admiraremos siempre por su gran contribucion a la musica latina a nivel mundial. Su aporte a la humanidad es interminable. Gracias, Cachao por dejarnos lo mejor de ti...un joya musical de cuales todos llevamos una perlita de son cubano dentro de nuestros almas. Eres unico y nos hara falta...
Frank Perez-Toledo
March 27, 2008
From the very young to the very old, we, Cuban-Americans, have lost another great one. Thank you for the music!
Nora Trueba
March 27, 2008
As the daughter of a Cuban singer, I had the privilege of growing up listening to good Cuban music. My mother, Dinorah Napoles, "La Cancionera Azul", who passed away 4 years ago, always talked about Cachao and his music, but mostly, about what a humble person he was! My son, who was born in Miami bought all his "jam sessions and descargas" cd's. The great maestro will be missed, like Celia and so many others who have passed away in exile. I feel very sad today and cried a lot listening to Andy's eulogy. Andy gave Cachao the respect and recognition he deserved. Cachao and his music will live on in our hearts and we must carry on his legacy to future generations of Cuban Americans.
Margie Pesante
March 27, 2008
First and foremost, my deepest condolences to CACHAO'S family. Thank you for sharing this mega maestro with the world. I can only hope that you find some solace in knowing how much he was admired and loved. Identified solely as CACHAO, the name alone made you smile. He was a giant in the music industry, one which will always be remembered. His music electrified our souls, and touch every core of our beings. Rest in peace Maestro Cachao and say hello to our Cuban Queen Celia. I will always hear the bass. Boom-Boom--Boom-Boom-Boom.....I Love it!!!!!!
Virginia Amaro Laboy
March 27, 2008
You will always be remembered!
Rest in Peace.
William Y Iraida Alonso
March 27, 2008
We remember attending the concert to honor "Cachao" at the Carnival Center a few months ago. It was an incredible musical experience by the "maestro" of cuban music. Now he is in a better place making great music with Celia. We will all see him again some day, hopefully in a free Cuba!!!!Viva Cachao y viva la musica cubana
Brian Regalado
March 27, 2008
Gracias Maestro. Your music is one of the greatest links to Cuba's vibrant past. My father and I will always treasure the concert you were part of at the Knight Center to promote "The Lost City" in 2006. it was truly historic a once in lifetime event. You, Generoso Jiménez and all the Cineson All Stars brought the house down! And we are so thankful for the chance to meet you at Cuba Nostalgia in 2007. You were so warm and welcoming with your wide smile. Gracias Maestro for your amazing music, that will live on longer than any of us.
J. Gonzalez
March 27, 2008
Andy Garcia: Thank you for your self-less generosity of making Cachao eternally accessible through your CD productions.
Jack Mangus
March 27, 2008
Vaya con Dios, Cachao.
Dr. Julio Soto, MD
March 27, 2008
Thank you for giving us the Mambo. You will be missed, however your music will always be with us. May God bless your soul.
Ruth & Corky Spielman
March 27, 2008
Your music gave us so much pleasure. You were a true master of the feel and flavor of Cuban Music.
Rest in Music Heaven.
Brunilda Reyes
March 27, 2008
Gran Maestro...Descansa en Paz! La perdida se siente.
Cacaho y Junior Rivera
Junior Rivera
March 27, 2008
It was an honor to play with you in the cuban day parade banquet. It was truly a dream come true that will live with me for the rest of my life. Rest in peace my friend....
Junior Rivera
Clara Rodriguez
March 27, 2008
Cuanto me alegro de haber ido a tu concierto en Miami el ano pasado en septiembre. Dios te guarde en su gloria. Fuiste y siempre seras un gran orgullo a la musica cubana y a los latinos. Mil bendiciones a ti y a tu familia de todo corazon.
Barbara Craddock & Cuban Pete
March 27, 2008
The Mambo legacy on Earth has dimmed a bit, but Mambo in heaven lives on. Rest in peace.
JOE QUIJANO
March 27, 2008
MI QUERIDO Y APRECIADO AMIGO, CACHAO, NO TUVE LA OPORTUNIDAD DE DECIRTE EN VIDA, CUANTO TE QUERIAMOS, CUANDO ESTABAS CON NOSOTROS EN PUERTO RICO, (CONJUNTO CACHANA) Y DESPUES CUANDO VENIAS EN CONCIERTO, DE LAS UNICAS VECES QUE SALIA DE CASA PARA IR A VERTE TOCAR, PORQUE IBA A OIR A LO MAXIMO EN LO QUE LLAMAN MUSICA. DICEN QUE LOS HOMBRES NO LLORAN, PERO AL ESCRIBIRTE ESTA ULTIMA, SE ME LLENAN LOS OJOS DE LAGRIMAS, PERO TENGO LA ALEGRIA, DEL DIA QUE TE CONTRATE, A TI, Y CHARLIE PALMIERI, JOSE FAJARDO, CHIKY PEREZ,MANNY CORCHADO, Y EL BONGOSERO... QDEP...(LOS UNICOS VIVOS, SON MANNY Y AUGUSTO ONNA) PERO ME QUEDA LA ALEGRIA DE TENER EL VIDEO, DE AQUEL DIA EN EL 1988 (CALLE OCHO)QUE LES ROMPIMOS TODOS LOS LOGROS MUSICALES CON TU PARTICIPACION A TODO LO QUE FUE Y SERA EL MAMBO...SUYO.GRACIAS CACHAO, JOE QUIJANO.
Amaris Palacios
March 27, 2008
muchas gracias por habernos dado tanta dicha y felicidad con su musica seguro vas a estar en el mejor de los lugares en mi nombre y el de mis papas que te adoran
eric buchwald
March 27, 2008
the last of the great musicians from
cuba. he left a fabulous legacy.
Emerson Bran
March 27, 2008
Maestro, gracias por compartir tanto. Ahora vamos a tener que esperarnos para comer despues de la presentacion hasta que nos veamos.
Te llevare en el corazon, y siempre recordando tus cuentos.
Reginald VAVAL
March 26, 2008
You will be missed, however your music will always be with us. May God bless your soul.
Francisco Bacallao
March 26, 2008
La musica cubana esta de luto.Se nos fue uno de los grandes .Se apago la luz mas importante que nos quedaba de nuestra musica cubana .Descanse en paz "EL MAESTRO DE MAESTROS" .SR Israel Lopez "CACHAO"
Edward and Dolores Endlich
March 26, 2008
My wife and I wish the family our condolences we were great fans of one of the best musicians of all time. God be with you.
Lupe Martinez
March 26, 2008
Fue un placer conocerlo maestro, en nuestro corazon siempre vivira su musica.
Mary Feliciano
March 26, 2008
Everybody loves you so much, we have lost a great musical genius. May you rest in peace
Aida Valentin
March 26, 2008
'La tristeza sera para siempre', pero tendremos tu musica para llenar el corazon con alegria. Dios te bendiga
AMV
Mom
March 26, 2008
Everybody loves you so much. Bon voyage dear soul. We will see you in our dreams. Love from Mom
Geraldo Flores
March 26, 2008
Cachao simbolo de humildad, profesionalismo y excelencia. Tu musica vivira por siempre, por que como tu ritmo no hay dos. Ahora si la rumba esta buena en la descarga celestial. Mis condolencias a la Flia.Lopez. Percusionista Panameno en NY.
LUIS HUMBERTO FERNANDEZ ALIAGA
March 26, 2008
ISRAEL LOPEZ "CACHAO" FUE UNA DE LAS PERSONAS QUE MUSICALMENTE LE DIO SENTIDO A MI VIDA, MAESTRO MUCHAS GRACIAS POR TODO Y TODOS LOS QUE LO QUEREMOS ADMIRAMOS Y DISFRUTAMOS CON SU MUSICA TENEMOS LA SEGURIDAD DE QUE UD. DESCANSA EN PAZ POR UD. SIEMPRE VIVIO EN PAZ.
¡¡¡¡¡GRACIAS CACHAO!!!!!
Katia Alvarez
March 26, 2008
Cachao, we have lost a great musical genius but also a kind, beautiful and gentle soul. As a little girl I watched you play with my father, Tany Gil, who loves you like a father, when you were recording Walpataca. Little did I know I was in the presence of such greatness. I will always remember you with great fondness. You were the same person whether you were playing at Carnegie Hall or at a wedding in Little Havana. You were the true essence of Grace. My deepest sympathies to the Lopez family. You have no idea how many lives Cachao blessed just with his presence and kindness. He will live in our hearts forever. God bless you all during this difficult time.
Also, we should be forever grateful to Andy Garcia for all that he did to make the world take notice of the greatness of our Maestro, Cachao.
JULIO SALGADO
March 25, 2008
CUANDO SALI DE PUERTO RICO HACIA NUEVAYORK SIENDO CANTANTE SALSERO TUVE LA DICHA DE INTEGRARME CON MUCHOS MUSICOS CUBANOS,POR MEDIO DE ELLOS TUVE LA DICHA DE CONOCER A EL MAESTRO CACHAO EN LOS 80, Y DENTRO DE MI JIBARO CUERPO HAY UN HERMOSO RECUERDO DE ESE HOMBRE QUE LLENO MI VIDA YA MUSICAL POR EL SENDERO DE LA REAL MUSICA CARIBENA HOY INTERNACIONAL
Omar Cordova
March 25, 2008
Gracias Maestro por la Música. Gracias por hacerme un hombre Feliz. Gloria a Cachao. Gracias Cachao! Viva Cachao! Cachao Vive!!
Jose S.
March 25, 2008
Maestro......it is with great sympathy that I write this note, but with great love and admiration that I will forever hear your note. Your legend is and will always be part of our culture and tradition. It is embedded in our souls and customs, our blood and sweat, and in our laughter and tears. Your legacy is one I look forward to carry on from generation to generation.
Alfredo Castro
March 25, 2008
To the Cachao family my deepest condolences, he continues to live in my heart, his music is inmortal and will be enjoyed by generations to come. Rest in peace, your life was well lived and you're left the world a better place.
Ralph Irizarry
March 25, 2008
" King of the Mambo" Maestro de los Maestros thank you for giving so many musicians the opportunity to pass thru that wonderful school of Cuban music that included Danzon, Descarga, Mambo and so much more. You did not discriminate when choosing your bandmates. They were of all nationalities, color and sizes. There were well known familiar names and then some young not so well known musicians among them. I was of the last mentioned group. Just a young fan of the Descargas in Minature living out a dream. A dream that never saw me playing on the same stage where Guillermo Barrettto or Orestes Vilato stepped foot on.But you made it happen for me my musical father. On behalf of all the people who had their dreams become reality because of your kindness I Thank You. Cachao you live in my heart forever. Descansa ahora Maestro.
RalphIrizarry
IDA CARLINI
March 25, 2008
I am so sorry to hear that he has left us to be with all the greats in heaven...He was part of my youth when I traveled with Tito Puente..My prayers are with the family........Ida (Puente) Carlini
Justo Almario
March 25, 2008
In 1994 I got a call to be part of a recording at a studio
called the Record Plant. When I got there the producer was the
actor/musician Andy Garcia, and the arranger, composer and artist was
none other than Cachao. Needless to say I was privileged and honored
to be there making music with one of my heroes. We spent an entire
week recording what became the Cachao's "Master Sessions" Volumes One
and Two. I remembered that on that week most of the amazing bass
players in Los Angeles came by the recording studio to pay their
respects to Maestro Cachao and thus I started a personal and working
relationship with him on tours, recordings and movie soundtracks.
Although when I met him he was already in his mid seventies, he was
as energetic as a seventeen year old especially on stage and with the
contrabass in his hands. He was the most affable person that I've
know, always had something positive to say about everyone and he said
it with a smile. He also always had a joke to tell you, he'd call me
by my last name `Almario', come and listen to this one and had me and
everyone else laughing our hearts out.
I'm extremely blessed to have had his friendship in my life.
One of the last concerts that I played with him was of all places in
the Caribean coast of Colombia in 2006 at the Barranquijazz Festival
in my home country, where the audience gave him a standing ovation
after the very first song and they were on their feet for the rest of
the concert.
Like the title of the beautiful and important documentary produced by
Andy Garcia about Cachao's life and music: "Cachao, Como Su Ritmo No
Hay Dos".
I'm forever grateful and forever will miss you.
BOB POPE
March 25, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Cachao y Junior Rivera
Junior Rivera
March 25, 2008
Rosie Zogaib
March 25, 2008
Maria Elena, siempre recordare con mucho carino a nuestro querido Cachao. Su sonrisa y bondad nos haran muchisima falta en Villa Calabria. Mi mas sentido pesame para ti y tu familia.
Dr.Heriberto Hernandez
March 25, 2008
Before there were legends like Celia Cruz and Tito Puentes there was Israel "Cachao" Lopez. As an old Cuban I would like to extend my deepest condolences to his surviving daughter and thank God on behalf of all Cubans for his inspiring existance.
Cachao/Andy Garcia-
Andy Garcia
March 25, 2008
Cachao leaves with us a legacy of extraordinary trendsetting music, and an unequaled example of humanity, that was a gift to all of us, who had the good fortune and honor to experience.
After a lifetime of listening to Cachao’s music and eighteen years of Concerts and records together. I consider our collaboration and friendship one of most important accomplishments of my life. Cachao is our musical father. He is revered by all who have come in contact with him and his music and is referred to simply as EL MAESTRO! He has been honored around the world and has his rightful place in the Smithsonian Institute.
What is one to do know? How does one move forward in the face of such a monumental loss? In the only way that Cachao would want us to. To honor him with the maximum effort to carry out what was most important to him. Which is continue and never abandon the traditions of our music and culture. This is what Cachao was all about and the example that set for us will continue to inspire generations to come.
Maestro, your music has accompanied me all my life and will continue to do so until we meet again. You have been my teacher, and you took me in like a son. So I will continue to rejoice with your music and carry our traditions wherever I go, in your honor.
Andy Garcia
Actor /Director/Producer
And proud member of the Cachao Orchestra
CARMEN RIDOUTT
March 25, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Eduardo Aguirre
March 25, 2008
Conoci al Maestro"Cachao" hace varios años y me alegro de haber conocido a un Maestro, un Caballero y a un inigualable Musico. En mi memoria y mi corazon estara siempre presente. Hasta luego Cachao !
Evaristo Folgueira
March 25, 2008
Muchas gracias por habernos permitido disfrutar de tu gran talento. Nunca te olvidaremos.
Que el Senor te acoja en su santa gloria.
Rose Santiago
March 25, 2008
My husband and I took my mom to see him at the Blue Note, in New York City, in 2006, before moving down to Orlando, FL... I'm so glad we did... she even got a chance to sit with him and reminisce about Cuba!... may he rest in peace... his music will live on forever!!!
Hernando Escobar
March 25, 2008
I had the pleasure and honor of meeting el maestro Cachao in the Barranquijazz 2007 festival which took place in Barranquilla, Colombia last September, I went to the festival as my brother, Al Escobar the Colombian piano player, was honored for his contribution to latin music and his pride in being from Baranquilla. During the time I spent backstage with all the guest musicians, I was humbled by the kindness and humbleness of such a great musician and human being. I have several photos I took of him with my brother, my wife and all of her cousins who were thrilled to meet such a sweet person. Truly he was God's gift to all of us who met him and share his talent. I feel as though I had known him for years. Maestro you earned your spot in heaven.
Aurora Flores
March 25, 2008
Our heartfelt sympathies to the Lopez familia on the loss of this great legend of Latin music, Israel "Cachao" Lopez. What a glorious life and legacy he leaves us with. ¡Que viva la musica!
Aurora & David Fernandez
Zon del Barrio
Michael Rodriguez
March 25, 2008
Maestro,
Que clase de descarga estas tocando con los angeles hoy!
Joan
March 25, 2008
I saw Cachao at the Jackie Gleason Theater a few years ago. What a fabulous show. He was a great musician and will be missed.
Nancy Rollan-Argueta
March 25, 2008
My memories of Cachao will always a great smile, a happy disposition and never an unkind word to anyone. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace and jam with the greats in heaven. My most sincere respects to his family.
Horace Wilson
March 25, 2008
I just want to say I appreicated the man and the music he created. and God bless his soul.
Cachao=always smiling!!!!
Amik Guerra
March 25, 2008
Querido Cachao,nos dejas tu arte,que es inmortal como lo eres tu,tu humildad y tu buen humor,tu positividad que se refleja en toda tu musica.Mil gracias por haberme permitido conocerte mejor,dar un granito de mi arte a tu ultima gira europea,llenaste mi equipaje cultural y humano.Que Dios te tenga en su seno,aunque si estaras siempre con nosotros.Mi mas sentido pesame para tu hija,Daniel,Blanca,Tata,Federico y todos los musicos que te acompañaron durante tu carrera artistica pero que se eran tu gran familia.De todo corazon.Amik Guerra
cindy rodriguez
March 25, 2008
Cachao was a gifted musician, a kind gentle man who shared his wonderful gift, with all of us.
He and my father, Tito Rodriguez worked together for many years and his sense of loyalty for my father over the years will never be forgotten.
He will be truly missed.
Hector LeGuillow 2008
Hector LeGuillow
March 25, 2008
You have been an inspiration to me and many musicians in New York, throughout the USA besides the world and have taught us the responsibility to aspire to accomplish and give of our maximum talent and ability. Thank You for your guidance. You will be in the Heaven's beside GOD for all eternity- Love & Respect - Hector LeGuillow and Family
Carlos Oliva
March 25, 2008
Tanta buena musica, tantos momentos inolvidables, tantos chistes y sonrisas, tanta modestia en un simple nombre.......
CACHAO.!!
Siempre te recordare con alegria.
Orlando Watussi
March 24, 2008
Los que tuvimos la suerte de conocerlo ,sabemos lo inmenso de su talento musical,pero tambien lo recordaremos por su gigantezca personalidad la cual se reflejo siempre con un comportamiento bondadoso hacia todos nosotros los que compartimos musicalmente con el,y en el que no existio nunca diferencia de acuerdo con la calidad musical de cada uno de los afortunados,para el todos eran de respetar,por eso se gano el respeto sincero de todos los que lo recordaremos,descanse en paz "caballero Musical"
Dario Rosendo
March 24, 2008
Descansa en paz "Maestro De Maestros". Sin discusion, ala par con Arsenio Rodriguez, el musico Cubano mas importante del siglo XX. Fue un placer tenerte como invitado en mi show en WDNA por mediado de los 80'. Fuistes el creador del mambo, pero como eras una persona humilde, siempre compartistes el credito con Perez Prado. "Como tu ritmo no hay dos" y nunca lo habra. Orgullo para Cuba y el mundo.
Tu amigo,
Dario
Joseph David
March 24, 2008
El bajista de los bajistas siempre vivira con nosotros por sus grabaciones y su personalidad tan original.
Muchas gracias Cachao por haber sido de nuestra generacion.
Marc Decho
March 24, 2008
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Maestro Cachao, he is the sole reason I am a doublebassist today, he was an incredible inspiration both as a musician and as a person, and although I never had the honour of meeting him I feel like i've lost a great grandfather.
Jesse Herrero
March 24, 2008
I had the pleasure and honor to have Cachao playing his bass with Sublime of New York in 1980. Cachao played for about 2 months with the band now called SonSublime. His memory will live with me forever.
Tomas Pena
March 24, 2008
Maestro,
Como su ritmo no hay dos! Your legacy lives on ...
Gilbert Izquierdo
March 24, 2008
You were a master musician and a verdadero Cubano with a big heart and a gracious personality. Your music and your presence in the Cuban community will be truly missed. Rest in Peace Forever Amigo.
Gumby Navedo
March 24, 2008
En el paso que llevamos por la vida antes que nada todo ser humano tiene que servir con los estatutos a los que tenemos que servir bajo la percepcion de nuestro PADRE CELESTIAL, Israel Lopez cumplio a toda capacidad esas reglas,como hombre,hijo,hermano,padre,abuelo y sobre todo como amigo y buen hijo del mar antillano y sobre todo Cuba. Yo tuve el gusto de conocer a este Genio del siglo 20 y 21 y de verdad que fue un caballero en toda la extension de la palabra,posiblemente El no sabia lo grande que era,por lo sencillo y humilde que fue. Cachao muchas gracias por dejarme conocerlo y darle al mundo esa energia musical que vivira por siempre mientras la musica exista.Alla en la otra vida te esperando grandes como El Benny,Celia,Roberto Faz,Generoso,Miguelito Cuni,Tito Rodriguez,Charlie Palmieri,Maelo Rivera,Richard Egue,Tata Guine y muchos mas ...tremenda rumba que se va a formar......creeme ya el Senor te esta esperando con SUS BRAZOS ABIERTOS,AMEN
Norma Baez
March 24, 2008
en el poco triempo que lo trate tuve la oprtunidad de conocer su nobleza su humildad que solo dios le brinda a hombres como usted imposible de olvidar . su amiga que aprendio a quererlo de corazon.
Maria Elena Lopez
March 24, 2008
como hija nunca te voy a olvidar y lo que te prometi lo voy a cumplir me siento vacia pero con todo lo que como padre me supiste dar te quise te quieroy siempre te querre
From the 2004 San Sebastian Jazz Fest
Dr. Jazz
March 24, 2008
A master musician, a wonderful man. We will miss him greatly.
Roberto Hernandez
March 24, 2008
Maestro Cachao,
I appreciate the time you came and did the beneifit for the Carnaval San Francisco Cultural Arts Education Program. It was so exciting to have the event sold out and to be able to raise funds for the children and youth in the public schools that we teach mambo, cha cha cha, samba and cumbia.
Your soul , tu corazon and spirit will always be with us.
May you rest en paz!
Roberto Y. Hernandez
Cachao y Papo Ortega
Papo Ortega - Cubanoson
March 24, 2008
Fue un placer conocerte, y gracias por tu immensa contribucion a nuestra musica. Fue un placer poder compartir una eccenario contigo.
orestes vilato
March 24, 2008
Siempre fuiste como un padre para mi, y tu musica estara dentro de mi siempre. Gracias Cachao.Tu timbalero travieso
Alejandro Pena
March 24, 2008
Solamente, gracias.
Carlos Ignacio Morales
March 24, 2008
Cachao you are now in Heaven but on Earth and for Eternity you have left your immense creative talent. You have been one of the very greatest and yet when you were told this your humble and great soul pointed to others as greater. You were both a great human and musician. There are many things that make me proud to be Cubano and Latino Americano...you are one of them. CACHAO, para siempre, Muchisimas, Muchisimas Gracias!!! Que Dios te bendiga y te tenga en La Gloria.
Willie Rodriguez
March 24, 2008
Another legend has left us, but he has left us great memories,and his music and his friendship. May he rest in peace
Willie Rodriguez (LQ New York)
Chester Rosario
March 24, 2008
Cacaho the last of the Mambo Legends, a kind soul and someone to look up to and have as an role model
Ramon Crucet
March 24, 2008
Rest in peace MAESTRO,thanx for the great music you left us
Juan Quesada
March 24, 2008
Cachao was the master of masters. He has influenced many and contributed to music tremendously.
My praires are with your family.
Anielle Martinez
March 24, 2008
You will always be in our Hearts.
Alfred Galindo
March 24, 2008
Cachao, thank you for all of the excellent music throughout the years. As far as cuban artists, you are the most gifted and talented. The sound of your bass gave me goose bumps every time. Your music will always live in all of our hearts. Gracias Cachao "El Rey Del Mambo".
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