Pepe Ébano

Pepe Ébano
Birth nameJosé Luis Ganoza Barrionuevo
Born(1935-12-12)December 12, 1935
Lima, Peru
DiedJuly 8, 2022(2022-07-08) (aged 86)
Madrid, Spain
GenresFlamenco
Occupation(s)Musician, Percussionist
Instrument(s)Bongo drum, Cajón

José Luis Ganoza Barrionuevo (December 12, 1935 – July 8, 2022), known as Pepe Ébano, was a Peruvian-Spanish percussionist who accompanied the main figures of Spanish music. He was the lead percussionist, playing the Bongo on the single Entre dos aguas, a flamenco rumba created by guitarist Paco de Lucía and considered a flamenco masterpiece. He was one of the introducers of the Cajón in flamenco music.