Biography
OBA Frank Lords, born Francisco Martin in Havana, Cuba, moved to the U.S. at age 5. At 10, he learned percussion from a Santero called "El Congo," whose African rhythms and knowledge captivated him. Meeting his idol Desi Arnaz further ignited his passion for performing. OBA played with garage bands and worked at Miami's T.K. Records, where his performance on the hit "Miami Heat Wave" shaped his sound. Initiated into Santeria in 1980, OBA advance...Read more