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I’ve been around music since I was inside my Mom’s belly.
Chendy was born and raised in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba in 1973. He grew up watching and playing most Cuban percussion instruments with his Father, Rosendo León Sanchez. He also danced quite often with his Mother, Maria J. Arocha Martinez. These two incredible human beings are the most important influences he have had in his life. By age 18 he began his professional career, performing and recording with many Cuban artists such as: Yagrumas Jazz Band, Rodolfo Chacon, Melao Son, Roberto Javier, Rojitas & su Grupo and, the Metropolis (band leader 94-98). In 1998 he was given the opportunity to participate in the production of the music for a Cuban documentary, Policlinico Infernal, which was nominated for an Oscar. He has also collaborated with Cuban icons Pancho Amat and Silvio Rodrigues.
In 1999 he migrated to Toronto, Canada where he has collaborated and played with various artists such as: Havana Express, Nick Ali and Cruzao, Eliana Cuevas, Jane Bunnett, Luis Mario Ochoa and Cimarron, Amanda Martinez, Son Ache, Roberto Occhipinti, Ricky Franco & P-Crew Orchestra, Cane Fire, Alexis Baro, Hilario Duran Big Band and Trio, Sultans of String, EESDC, Chris Church, Nicolas Hernandez, Sophie Milman, Alex Cuba, Parachute Club, Jesse Cook, Patricia Cano, Dominic Mancuso Group, Rebecca Bennendyk, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Elmer Ferrer, Joy Lapps, Larnell Lewis, Ana Lía, Selina Martin, Compañía Carmen Romero.
I have also collaborated and played with international artists like Andy Montañez, Eddy Santiago, Paquito D’Rivera and Angelique Kidjo. Shared the stage with Oscar D’León and Celia Cruz.
Chendy is endorsed by Moperc for percussion instruments and Headhunters for sticks.