Poncho Sanchez

Poncho Sánchez
Poncho Sánchez
	Poncho Sanchez performing in 2014
Background information
Born	Ildephonso Sanchez; October 30, 1951; Laredo, Texas, U.S.
Genres	Jazz; Latin; Latin jazz;
Occupations	Musician; arranger; composer; record producer;
Instruments	Conga; vocals; timbales; percussion;
Years active	1975–present
Labels	Concord Records; Universal;

Poncho Sánchez (born Ildefonso Sanchez, October 30, 1951) is an American conguero (conga player), Latin jazz band leader, and salsa singer. In 2000, he and his ensemble won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album for their work on the Concord Picante album Latin Soul. Sanchez has performed with artists including Cal Tjader, Mongo Santamaría, Hugh Masekela, Clare Fischer, and Tower of Power.