Cachao Y Su Combo - Descargas CubanasThe legendary composer, arranger, bandleader, and double bassist Israel "Cachao" Lpez (1918 2008) is widely regarded as one of the most prolific and influential figures in the history of Cuban music. He was co founder of the widespread mambo style in the late 1930s and a principal proponent of the "Descarga" movement of the 1950s. Cachao's recognition as one of the most impressive Cuban musicians earned him the opportunity in 1957 to record as a