Pavel Molina Ruiz, a renowned Cuban bass player born in Havana on November 1,
1975, is celebrated for his contributions to Cuban popular music and his mastery
of the bass. Trained under distinguished instructors like Orlando "Cachaito"
López of Buena Vista Social Club fame, Pavel Molina honed his craft at
prestigious music schools such as Fernando Carnicer and Félix Varela. He gained
prominence as the bassist for Los Van Van, "El Tren de la Música Cubana," from
2002 to 2012, during which the group earned two Latin Grammy nominations for
Chapeando (2005) and La Maquinaria (2012). ...