Los Zafiros
Locura Azul Soundtrack
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The "Los zafiros" were formed in 1962 in Havana, Cuba. The founding member included Leoncio Moura, (Kike), Eduardo Elio
Hernandez Mora ( El Chino), originally from Central Tiguaro, Ignacio
Elizalde Sanchez native of Havana and Miguel Angel Cancio Soria, Also
from Havana.
Individually they found refuge the famous neighborhood
of cayo hueso, where they met.
El chino was a "chepista" and "judoka", Kike was a
typist for the rental of "Obrubus" and Ignacio was a dancer
for his aunt's dance company, as such Ignacio was the only member who
was able to travel throughout Europe. Miguel was a member of the famous
quartet of Facundo Rivero, who after a long tour of Venezuela worked his
way back home while making a living as a clown as "gasparin".
Through this experience, Miguel as the only founding member of "los
zafiros" with substantial artistic experience. The name of "los
Zafiros " derived from the precious stone on Miguel's ring he has
had in his possession since 1956.
Once they appeared, "los Zafiros"
were immediately successful. Their unique sound was never before heard
in Cuba. Their celebrity was the result of original music combined with
stylistic choreography and movements, which was never before seen in Cuba.
This caused an immediate sensation, which garnished them with thousands
of devoted young followers.
"Los Zafiros" left an incredible
mark never experienced in Cuban artistic circles and they are consider
to be the best musical quartet of their generation that attained international
recognition.
Their music is still played by the radio stations
and their inexplicable disappearance continues to be a mystery today.
"Los Zafiros" continued to reign well into the 70's when they
separated and disappeared . Ignacio Elizalde died in 1981 at the age of
37. Leoncio Morva (Kike) died 2 years later also at the age of 37, Eduardo
Hernandez Mora (El chino) also died infirm alone in his native Cayo Hueso,
in 1995.
Miguel Cancio is the only Surviving vocalist
and co-script writer for the "Los Afros" "Locura Azul"
He immigrated to the United States in 1993. He is presently living in
Miami and is writing his memories.
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