(Prensa Latina) Santiago de Cuba, Cuba - The birth of famous Cuban musician Francisco Repilado, 97
years ago here, is recalled this month with different tributes, having the
performance of the group named after him as main attraction.(Prensa Latina) Santiago de Cuba, Cuba - The birth of famous Cuban musician Francisco Repilado, 97
years ago here, is recalled this month with different tributes, having the
performance of the group named after him as main attraction.
One of the key places for the tribute is the grave where, as he wished, his remains lay at the Santa Ifigenia cemetery, the last stop of the mass march of the people in his funeral.
Led by one of his sons, Salvador Repilado, the band Los muchachos de Compay Segundo has performed in different parts of the city lately and accompanies Santiago inhabitants on behalf of all the Cubans in this tribute. Author of Cuban popular music classics such as "Chan chan" and "Macusa," including other popular Son and Guaracha songs, Compay Segundo was one of the Los Compadres duet, a landmark in mid-20th century. "Pasion y realidad de Compay Segundo" is the second volume of a biography of the artists by musicologist Lino Betancourt, who based the research in 20 interviews to one of the most charismatic Cuban singers and composers.World Music Central
http://www.worldmusiccentral.org/article.php/20041120194847392