Comes from the oldest town in Cuba – Baracoa, where he grew up, learnt to play the bongo and other Cuban percussion instruments. He graduated from The School of Arts Instructors in Guantanamo receiving the title of arts instructor in music. Back there in Cuba he played with two bands: Septeto Juventud, which made traditional Cuban music in a new arrangement and Recicl@-G, which mixed music from the hot Island with European music.