Ibrahim Ferrer
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Summary
Ibrahim Ferrer was born on February 20, 1927[1], in San Luis[2]. He died on August 6, 2005[3], in Havana[4]. He worked as a musician[5] and singer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,085 views/month, #7,049 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Colón Cemetery, Havana[8]
- Country of citizenship: Cuba[9]
- Award received: Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist[10], Latin Grammy Award for Best Traditional Tropical Album[11], Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album[12]
- Member of: Buena Vista Social Club[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Genre: son cubano[15], Latin jazz[16]
- Record label: World Circuit[17]
- Commons category: Ibrahim Ferrer[18]
- Cause of death: multiple organ dysfunction syndrome[19]
- Family name: Ferrer (surname)[20]
- Given name: Ibrahim[21]
- Official website: http://www.worldcircuit.co.uk/#Ibrahim_Ferrer[22]
- Instrument: voice[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[24]
- Start of work period: 1937[25]
Why It Matters
Ibrahim Ferrer has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Ibrahim Ferrer born?
Ibrahim Ferrer's place of birth was San Luis[2].
Where did Ibrahim Ferrer die?
Ibrahim Ferrer died in Havana[4].
What did Ibrahim Ferrer do for work?
Ibrahim Ferrer worked as a musician[5] and singer[6].
What awards did Ibrahim Ferrer receive?
Honors received include Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist[10], Latin Grammy Award for Best Traditional Tropical Album[11], and Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album[12].