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Abel Sanchez, born and raised in San Francisco, was given his first guitar as a Christmas present by his grandmother at age 10. Music has been a passion and important part of his life since. By age 15, Abel became involved in music as a bandleader, guitarist, and songwriter. Abel still leads his band Abel and the Prophets more than 50 years later.