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 Raciel
Alvarez was born in Havana, Cuba in 1979. His inclination for music
comes his father, Ruben Alvarez, who performed with legendary Orchestra
Ritmo Oriental in Cuba. As a child, Raciel would attend his father's
rehearsals and live performances. He quickly observed and learned from
many great musicians including Daniel Diaz, Juan Claro Bravo, and Enrique
Lazaga. As a result, Raciel learned how to play the traditional rhythms
of Cuba such as Danzon and Charanga.
After graduating from high school in Cuba, Raciel was determined to
further his craft. After successfully playing with many important artists
and popular orchestras of Cuba, including Reyes 73, Pedro Calvo y la
Justicia (Pedro Calvo is former lead singer for Los Van Van), and the
hit show Havana Night Club, Raciel decided to leave Cuba and move to
the United States and continue performing and touring with the show,
Havana Night Club.
Raciel performed with Havana Night Club at the Stardust Hotel in Las
Vegas, Nevada until 2006. Alvarez quickly established himself as one
the premier independent percussionists in the Las Vegas area. Currently,
he performs with many-respected musical acts including Miari from Japan,
Michito Sanchez Salsa Orchestra, Las Vegas' Latin Breeze Orquestra,
and Claudine Castro. Raciel is also involved with a new production
that features many Cuban performers.
For more information on Raciel Alvarez, please visit: myspace.com/racielalvarez
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