The world of trova music and music are in mourning for the death of Cuban interpreter Pablo Milanés, who passed away on November 22 in Madrid, Spain, a city where he had been living for some time to carry out a treatment that I had no access on the island.
Such was the importance he had for music, being considered, even, as the founder of Nueva Trova, that today his remains were veiled in the House of America, located in the Palacio de Linares, in the Spanish capital.
“The burning chapel will take place, at the wish of his family, in the Cervantes room of the Casa de América this Wednesday, November 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,” reads a message published by the renowned cultural institution.
His vigil was open to the public, so those who so wish could say their last goodbye to the interpreter of ‘Yolanda’ and other great hits.
“For all those who want to pay tribute to him, public access will be through the main entrance of Casa de América, located in Plaza de Cibeles,” read another fragment of the statement issued by the aforementioned house.
His coffin was placed inside a room and was flanked by dozens of flower crowns, by a black and white photo of him, as well as by his inseparable guitar.
One of the flower crowns was sent to him by Joaquín Sabina, another trova great.
Casa de América, founded on July 15, 1992, has been directed, since 2021, by Enrique Ojeda Vila and its purpose is to strengthen the ties that exist between Spain and the different countries of Latin America.
Since its foundation, it has been the venue for great events of great relevance such as the II Ibero-American Summit, which was headed by King Juan Carlos I and various Heads of State of America.
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