Ibrahim Ferrer

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Ibrahim Ferrer
Background Information
Birth Name	Ibrahim Ferrer
Gender	Male
Age	78 (at death)
Born	20 February 1927
Died	6 August 2005
Nationality	Cuban
Occupation(s)	Musician Singer
Instrument(s)	Vocals

Ibrahim Ferrer (born February 20, 1927, died August 6, 2005) was a popular Afro-Cuban singer and musician in Cuba. He performed with many musical groups including the Conjunto Sorpresa, Orquesta Chepín-Chovén and Afro-Cuban All Stars^W. Later in life, Ferrer became a member of the internationally successful Buena Vista Social Club^W.

Role in Gorillaz

He appeared on the track "Latin Simone (¿Qué Pasa Contigo?)" on the self-titled debut album of Gorillaz.

In 2005, Gorillaz made a tribute to him by playing Latin Simone live at the Manchester Opera House.

Discography

With Gorillaz

• Gorillaz (album)
  • Latin Simone (Que Pasa Contigo)

Trivia

• Ibrahim was the first Gorillaz collaborator to pass away.