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My Take
Ibrahim Ferrer's story moves me every time. A man from San Luis, Cuba, who had retired by 1991 and was shining shoes when Buena Vista Social Club pulled him back to the microphone, then won the Latin Grammy for Best New Artist in 2000, in his seventies. He is living proof that it is never too late. That weathered, honeyed voice carries a warmth I never tire of, like a Cuban dusk made audible. Though he passed in 2005, his recordings still hold that unhurried tenderness. To me he stands among the most soulful singers the island ever produced, and I treasure him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ibrahim Ferrer
- Name (Japanese)
- イブライム・フェレール
- Reading
- いぶらいむ・ふぇれーる
- Born
- February 20, 1927 – August 6, 2005
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
- Origin
- San Luis, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- musician / singer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2000 Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist
- 2003 Latin Grammy Award for Best Traditional Tropical Album
- 2004 Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ibrahim Ferrer born?
February 20, 1927 – August 6, 2005.
Where is Ibrahim Ferrer from?
Ibrahim Ferrer is from San Luis, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba.
What does Ibrahim Ferrer do?
Ibrahim Ferrer works as musician, singer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.