Biography
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Born
6 January 1955 (age 69)
Longino Rey "Pachito" Alonso Castillo is the son of the great Cuban singer and composer Pacho Alonso.
Pachito began his musical studies as a pianist early and formed his first band when he was 11. In 1973, at the age of 18 he joined his father's band, and in 1979 he became a professional he member of the band touring with them in Madrid, and by the time he was 23 he was musical director.
In 1982 Pacho Alonso passed away at the age of only 54, and Pachito became the director of the orchestra which he renamed Pachito Alonso y Sus Kini Kini. Winner of numerous awards, he has since recorded 11 albums, toured Europe, Latin America and the United States.
Continuing the family musical tradition Pachito's sons Cristian and Rey are both lead singers in Pachito Alonso y Sus Kini Kini, where Cristian has composed several hits.
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