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Kalimba
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Kalimba

Kalimba is a latin pop artist from Mexico formed in 1982. 43 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Latin Pop · Mexico

43
Releases
1994–2026
Active years
1982
Formed

Discography

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Amar y querer: Homenaje a las grandes canciones cover

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Amar y querer: Homenaje a las grandes canciones

2009 · 14 tracks

Singles & EPs

33

Past shows

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Kalimba at a glance

Born in
Mexico City
From
Mexico
Active since
1984
Instruments
voice
Member of
OV7
Labels
Sony Music Latin

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Children listed are those with their own public record, so the list may be incomplete.

About

Kalimba Marichal Ibar (born July 26, 1982 in Mexico City, Mexico) is a Mexican singer, born in Mexico City, D.F., Mexico. Kalimba is of Afro-Mexican descent, as is his name -- "Kalimba" is a musical instrument of African origin composed of a wooden box set with metal bars to be plucked with the fingers. Born in Mexico City, he appeared in local plays and TV shows such as, Chiquilladas at a very young age. In 1993 Kalimba got the opportunity to be a part of La Onda Vaselina (OV7), where he spent 3 years. Later, he dedicated his time to his other passion aside from Music -- football. In 2000, he rejoined OV7. After being a member of the Mexican pop group OV7, Kalimba lived his dream of recording his first solo album "Aerosoul", at the age of 21. He has also a large trajectory in dubbing; he voiced Takashi in the Latin American version of Akira. And his latest is the Disney Film Chicken Little voicing the eponymous character. Kalimba's parents are Pablo and Rosario. He has two sisters, M'Balia, who was also a member of OV7, and N'Daye, who is the youngest.

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Kalimba sang as the voice of Simba for the song Just Can't Wait to be King (Yo Quiero Ya Ser El Rey) in the Disney movie The Lion King (1994). His hit songs include Tocando Fondo and Duele.

Kalimba in brief

How many Kalimba releases are on Riffiter?
43 releases are catalogued, spanning 1994 to 2026.
When was Kalimba formed?
Kalimba formed in 1982, in Mexico.
What genre is Kalimba?
Kalimba is catalogued under Latin Pop.
What is the most recent Kalimba release on Riffiter?
No Puedo Odiarte, released in 2026.

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