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“Every time I talk about this, I say: when the singer is singing, he must be respected, you must be able to hear what he's saying. You can't put a trombone and a drum up there, and a microphone on the drum, microphones on everybody. You can't hear what he's saying.”

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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