ArtistInfo

Nestor Sanchez

voc, *1950
Latin
A.k.a. Néstor Sánchez

Nestor Sanchez was an Albino, and affectionately known as El Albino Divino. Born: July 14th, 1950 New York City Died: September 2nd 2003 (New York) Nestor Sanchez was/is considered to be 1 of Salsa's greatest Soneros, and has recorded in over 200 productions. He began his prolific singing career at the age of 19 with Ray Rodriguez (Bobby Rodriguez's brother) on both their debut; Introducing Ray Rodriguez, and their 2nd; Disillusion. Then with Tony Pabon's Protesta. And has performed and recorded with various artists throughout the years, including Conjunto Candela, Larry Harlow, Andy Harlow, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Carlos "Patato" Valdes, Cheo Feliciano, the Fania All-Stars, Fausto Rey, Frankie Negron, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Hector Lavoe, Los Hermanos Moreno, Isidro Infante, Ismael Miranda, Isaac Delgado, Johnny Rivera, Junior Gonzalez, Justo Betancourt, La India, King Nando, Manny Oquendo Y Conhunto Libre, Louie Rami­rez, Madera Fina, Oscar D'Leon, Paul Simon (on Broadway's "Songs From The Capeman"), Santiago Ceron, Tipica '73, Willie Colon, Ruben Blades, Yomo Toro, and others.

Instruments

• Vocals
• Backing Vocals

Genres

• Latin
• R&B/Soul
• Jazz

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