Poncho Sanchez

World Music Singer

Birthday November 30, 1951

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Laredo, TX

Age 72 years old

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About

Mexican-American multi-instrumentalist and singer who has won global acclaim for his work with the Concord Records label, for whom he has recorded more than a dozen albums. He has performed with renowned musicians like Cal Tjader and Clare Fischer.

Before Fame

He was raised in Norwalk, California. He got his start in music as the lead singer for the R&B group The Halos.

Trivia

He won a Grammy Award for his 1999 album Latin Soul.

Family Life

He is the youngest of eleven siblings.

Associated With

He and saxophonist Art Pepper released the collaborative album Tokyo Debut.