Died On This Date (May 19, 2009) Ricardo “Papin” Abreu / Respected Cuban Drummer
themusicsover Ricardo Abreu
DOB Unknown – May 19, 2009
Along with his brothers, Ricardo Abreu formed Los Papines, a popular Cubun band over 45 years ago. The band was somewhat unique in that it was just vocals and percussion. The band has been very influential to countless Afro-Cuban musicians that have come since. They have been named a National Cultural Heritage of Cuba. Abreu died of a stroke at the age of 75.