Cuban Bassist "Cachao" Remembered During Funeral(Emilio Estefan)

Actor Andy Garcia (R) and producer Emilio Estefan (L) escort the casket of famed Cuban musician Israel "Cachao" Lopez during the famous musician's funeral service at St Michaels Catholic Church March 27, 2008 in Miami, Florida.  The Grammy-winning musician Lopez, 89, died at the Coral Gables Hospital March 22, 2008 in Coral Gables, Florida. Cachao, known worldwide for being a legendary upright bass player, was one of the Cuban musicians credited to creating the mambo.
Actor Andy Garcia (R) and producer Emilio Estefan (L) escort the casket of famed Cuban musician Israel "Cachao" Lopez during the famous musician's funeral service at St Michaels Catholic Church March 27, 2008 in Miami, Florida. The Grammy-winning musician Lopez, 89, died at the Coral Gables Hospital March 22, 2008 in Coral Gables, Florida. Cachao, known worldwide for being a legendary upright bass player, was one of the Cuban musicians credited to creating the mambo.
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Musician Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan attend the funeral mass of famed Cuban musician Israel "Cachao" Lopez during the famous musician's funeral service at St Michaels Catholic Church March 27, 2008 in Miami, Florida.  The Grammy-winning musician Lopez, 89, died at the Coral Gables Hospital March 22, 2008 in Coral Gables, Florida. Cachao, known worldwide for being a legendary upright bass player, was one of the Cuban musicians credited to creating the mambo. View Next Album
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