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Manny Pacheco & Toque Final Musical Biography: The Second Child of Manuel and Alicia Pacheco. Manny musically inclined, since the age of 5, Manny began playing guitar piano & cuatro inspired by the melodious and contagious musical styles of his Puerto Rican Heritage. By the age of 9, Manny was already attracted to the styles of Latin Stars such as, Carlos Santana and already experimented, as Santana did, in the inter-action of musical rhythms and styles, a term later described as "cross-over". By blending his Latin roots with the popular Gospel, Soul, and R&B sounds of the 60's and 70's, Manny formed a group called Creación AKA Nabori. The Group featured songs which combined English Lyrics with Salsa chord Progressions, and percussion instrumentation. In 1990, Manny recorded his first demo, which immediately attracted the attention of Miami Radio Disk Jockey, Danny Peguero. As a result, Manny recorded, with the Glen Vargas Orchestra, an album produced by Papo Lucca. Manny Pacheco now leads his Latest Band and recording studio combo, "Toque Final (Final Touch)". His music style has delighted Salsa lovers throughout the entire New Jersey, New York, East to West and has attracted Salsa lovers in Puerto Rico to his unique style of Salsa. Manny's last album "Somos Novios" has a contagious formula of exciting lyrics, innovative arrangements with a swing that can't be beat! His new and upcoming Productions will continue to delight audiences throughout assuring Manny Pacheco and his "Toque Final.Band".success into the millennium. MUSICIANS LEARN AT TOQUE FINAL HOW TO START THEIR BANDS! Manny Pacheco y su Toque Final has been a training ground for musicians and vocalist alike, with the direction and leadership of Manny Pacheco and George Zayas. There are bands out there today which were students of Toque Final, some are even playing our old repertory lol, which is flattering, it’s like a tribute to Toque Final. We are always willing to lend them a helping hand. Our new repertory covers all genres of music not to mention band Originals. We play yesterday, today and music for the generations. This band is an award winning band, 7 time top 20 count down hit songs in the nation including New York's Mega 97.9, not bad for an Independent band which produces its own recordings. We had the honor of winning the Puerto Rican Day Parade Committee Betances Award for Best Band and Music. Our current personnel of musicians all have an amazing swing, collectively pound for pound one of the best selections of musicians around. Please take the time to get to know them better and click on Meet the Band from our homepage. Manny Pacheco has worked in productions with the best Papo Lucca, Tito Nieves, Tito Allen, Nestor Sanchez to name a few click on History from our homepage to see more. Everywhere we play the fans say “You guys play with a swing that can’t be Beat!” you guys have such a different style than the other groups that normally play here. I tell the fans that all the other groups are also good with their own unique styles.