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“Can you imagine that Cuba and Europe's youth, who had forgotten about traditional music, who only thought of rock music, are now looking back towards their grandparents? That is a phenomenon.”

Quote by Compay Segundo

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Compay Segundo, born José Antonio Méndez, was a Cuban singer, composer, and musician. He was born on November 18, 1907, and passed away on July 13, 2003. Known for his unique musical style and contributions to Cuban music, particularly to the genre of rumba, Compay Segundo has left a lasting impact on the world of Latin music. more

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