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Ibrahim Ferrer

Age: 78

Cuban singer who gained fame late in his career with the 1997 release of the Grammy Award–winning album Buena Vista Social Club. Wim Wenders directed a film of the same name about the group.

Died: Havana, Cuba, Aug. 6, 2005

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