Enrique quique lucca biography

Since its inception in 1954, the legendary band La Sonora Ponceña, from Puerto Rico , has been one of the most consistent producers of great salsa music. Led by Enrique "Quique" Lucca Caraballo, born in Yauco, Puerto Rico, this group has included many of the most talented in the world of salsa, at one time or another.

The band actually evolved from a group called the Conjunto Internacional, formed by Lucca in 1944.

Enrique quique lucca biography

That group included Antonio Tato Santaella on bongos, who would stay with Lucca for many years.

Lucca was a great fan of the famous Cuban band called Sonora Matancera and their musical style that utilized a full percussion section, with only trumpets in the horn section for harmony with the piano and voices.

In naming the group, Lucca added the group's home city of Ponce to that style and thus, Sonora Ponceña.

Enrique "Papo" Lucca Jr. was born in 1946 and displayed enormous talent as a small child. Destined to join and make a major contribution to