A long-time member of the charanga Arcaño y sus Maravillas, where he played cello and piano, he is considered the co-creator of the mambo, together with his brother Israel "Cachao" López, and one of the most prolific danzón composers of the 20th century.
A long-time member of the charanga Arcaño y sus Maravillas, where he played cello and piano, this individual is considered a co-creator of the mambo alongside his brother Israel "Cachao" López. He is also one of the most prolific danzón composers of the 20th century.