Israel Cachao López

Legendary bassist and founder of mambo music, Israel López Cachao passed away on March 22, 2008 at the age of 89.

(I'm not sure how I missed this earthshattering news for 3 months.)

here is an interview done done at his home with Distrikt magazine from 2006


also, an excellent interview from Desgarga.com

Bebo Valdes y López Cachao - "Lágrimas Negras"


Ahora Si


and here is his obituiary from the NY Times.