Poncho Sanchez

Poncho Sanchez is a latin jazz artist from United States, born on October 30, 1951.

Poncho Sanchez (born October 30, 1951) is a Latin jazz artist, salsa singer, band leader and conguero (conga player). In 2000, Sanchez and his ensemble won the Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album for their work on the Concord Picante album Latin Soul. A jazz great in himself, Sanchez has performed with artists Cal Tjader, Mongo Santamaria, Hugh Masakela, Clare Fischer and Tower of Power, among others. The youngest of eleven children, Poncho Sanchez was born in Laredo, the seat of Webb County, Texas. .