(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Guantánamo, Cuba – The renowned Cuban boxing trainer
Alcides Sagarra, who coached many Cuban teams in Olympic, Pan-American and
Central American games, said that music is fundamental for sport. Sagarra, who
trained the three-time Olympic champions Teófilo Stevenson and Félix Savón,
pointed out during a sideline of the Changüí Festival being held here that "boxers
must have rhythm and coordination". "That is why, we use music with them,"
he added.Sagarra told a personal anecdote: Teófilo Stevenson had to fight a strong
adversary shortly after his father’s death, so "I used a song about a father,
and that transformed him". According to the master of Cuban sport, "human
feelings are expressed through music."
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.
