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Papi Oviedo

*1938 CU, Havana
Musician of Latin, Folk and World
A.k.a. Gilberto Oviedo la Portilla

Gilberto "Papi" Oviedo la Portilla (9 February 1938, La Habana) is a Cuban tres player. The tres, a distinctive type of plucked instrument in Cuban music, has three sets of double strings. Papi, the son of the legendary musician Isaac Oviedo, started playing the tres when he was about 15. A veteran of many bands, Papi was the tres player in Elio Revé's band for 13 years. He has been on tour with Buena Vista Social Club exposing the son style to wider audiences.

     
Genres
  • Latin
  • Folk
  • World
Popular Tracks   
Chan Chan on Buena Vista Special by Various Artists
Juliana on Bana Congo by Papa Noel & Papi Oviedo
M Bonge on Bana Congo by Papa Noel & Papi Oviedo
Kin Havane on Bana Congo by Papa Noel & Papi Oviedo
Oye Sabroso Son on Bana Congo by Papa Noel & Papi Oviedo
Limpia Mi Son on Bana Congo by Papa Noel & Papi Oviedo
Combinación de Soneros on Bana Congo by Papa Noel & Papi Oviedo
Molimo on Bana Congo by Papa Noel & Papi Oviedo
Bana Congo on Bana Congo by Papa Noel & Papi Oviedo
No Te Doy Na on Bana Congo by Papa Noel & Papi Oviedo

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Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Bana CongoPapa Noel & Papi Oviedo2002Album
Bana CongoPapa Noel & Papi Oviedo2001Album
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