Talented pianist José Manuel Solis, also known as Meme Solis, began studying music at a very young age in Santa Clara, Cuba, making his debut while playing for popular singer Olga Guillot. Later, he teamed up with Fernando Albuerne, recording his first record along with Elena Burke. In addition, Solis became the host of the radio show A Solas Contigo (Only With You), forming his own vocal group El Cuarteto Meme Solis in the early '70s. On July 9, 1988, José Manuel Solis debuted in the U.S., while playing at a small venue in Miami. ~ Drago Bonacich