Francisco Aguabella

Francisco Aguabella
Aguabella in 1992
Background information
Born(1925-10-10)October 10, 1925
Matanzas, Cuba
DiedMay 7, 2010(2010-05-07) (aged 84)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresCuban rumba, Afro-Cuban jazz
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Percussion, Batá drum, congas
Years active1940s–2000s
Websitefranciscoaguabella.com

Francisco Aguabella (October 10, 1925 – May 7, 2010) was an Afro-Cuban percussionist whose career spanned folk, jazz, and dance bands. He was a prolific session musician and recorded seven albums as a leader.