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Biography:

Juan Carlos Formell represents the third generation of one of Cuba's most important musical families. The grandson of Francisco Formell, the arranger for Ernesto Lucuona's Cuban Boys, and the son of Juan Formell, founder and leader of Los Van Van, Formell has clearly inherited the musical skills of his ancestors. His talents, however, have only been allowed to flower since his escape from Cuba and the granting of his asylum in the United States. Formell's early musical experiences seemed to pave the way for continued success. His commitment to the traditional roots of Cuba's music and his social minded-lyricism resulted in his being unable to perform in Cuba or tour overseas.

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