Manuel Galbán (January 14, 1931 – July 7, 2011) was a Grammy-winning Cuban guitarist, pianist and arranger, most notable for his work with Los Zafiros, Ry Cooder and the Buena Vista Social Club. His album Mambo Sinuendo with Ry Cooder won the 2003 Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album. Galbán's distinctive electric guitar sound made liberal use of reverb, tremolo, diminished arpeggio runs and palm mutes.

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