(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – A bronze sculpture of the Cuban
musician
Compay
Segundo will be unveiled at Havana’s Hotel Nacional on December 30, on the
anniversary of the establishment. Cuban artist Alberto Lescay is the author of
the sculpture in honor of Francisco Repilado Muñoz, who was born in Siboney
Beach, in Santiago de Cuba on November 18, 1907 and passed away in Havana on
July 14, 2003. Compay Segundo traveled the world promoting the Cuban identity.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
