Manuel Galbán

Manuel Galbán
Background information
Birth nameManuel Galbán
Born(1931-01-14)January 14, 1931
DiedJuly 7, 2011(2011-07-07) (aged 80)
Habana, Cuba
GenresSon cubano, bolero, guajira
Occupation(s)Musician, guitarist, arranger
Instrument(s)Electric guitar, tres, piano, acoustic guitar
Years active1944–2011

Manuel Galbán (January 14, 1931 – July 7, 2011) was a Grammy-winning Cuban guitarist, pianist and arranger, most notable for his work with Los Zafiros, Ry Cooder and the Buena Vista Social Club. He died on July 7, 2011, of cardiac arrest at his home in Havana, Cuba.