Pedro Depestre
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Pedro Depestre | |
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| Birth name | Pedro Celestino Depestre González[1] |
| Born | June 1945 |
| Died | 8 April 2001 (aged 55) |
| Genres | Chachachá, danzón, songo, descarga |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, musical director, arranger |
| Instrument | Violin |
| Years active | 1948–2001 |
| Labels | EGREM, World Circuit, Latin World |
| Formerly of | Orquesta Aragón, Orquesta Maravillas de Florida, Orquesta Típica Juventud, Estrellas de Areito, Buena Vista Social Club |
Pedro Celestino Depestre González (June 1945 – 8 April 2001) was a Cuban violinist, arranger and musical director.[2] He was one of Cuba's most prolific charanga violinists, playing with Orquesta Aragón, Orquesta Maravillas de Florida, Orquesta Típica Juventud and Estrellas de Areito, among others. In the late 1990s, he recorded with the Buena Vista Social Club ensemble and toured with Orlando "Cachaíto" López in 2001, but died on stage during the first concert of the tour.
