"Cuban guitarist, singer and songwriter Máximo Francisco Repilado Muñoz Telles (1907 – 2003), better known by his artist name Compay Segundo (second voice/vocals) is one of those artists who’s music and story are one of a kind. Ranging in styles from Afro-Cuban Son to Guaracha and Danzon Repilado is rightfully considered by some to be one of the most influential Cuban musicians to date. With his distinct sound Repilado enjoyed some popularity in Cuba and elsewhere from 1950’s to 70’s but after that slowly drifted into obscurity. He was all but forgotten and working as a cigar roller when US producer Ry Cooder went to Cuba in the late 1990’s to preserve the dying artform and the original sound of Son. Cooder assembled the band Buena Vista Social Club from elderly Cuban musicians and chose Segundo, then in his 90’s to be the frontman of the band. Their eponymous album became a worldwide hit and was responsible for restoring life to the traditional Cuban music. ..."
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