Guantanamo. – “Un Changüinazo”, a cultural event series in Guantánamo, the traditional “Changüí Pilgrimage” was set out from the Benito Odio Casa de la Trova (House of Trova) to the San Rafael Cemetery, in Guantanamo City.
The procession served as a posthumous tribute to the exponents and followers of this indigenous musical genre, which has been declared part of the nation’s cultural heritage.
Music researcher José Cuenca Sosa—director of the Chito Latamblé Veranes “Casa del Changüí”—delivered the opening remarks.
The gathering also featured performances by the group “Estrellas Campesinas,” as well as the participation of local changüí club presidents, cultural promoters, and artists dedicated to the rhythm.
During the traditional procession—which pays homage to key figures of this deeply rooted musical style and runs from the aforementioned cultural center to the local cemetery—melodies were performed by the groups “Familia Vera” and “Morenos del Changüí”; the latter is being honored at the event in celebration of its 35th anniversary.
The procession culminated with a performance by the iconic group “Changüí Guantánamo,” which is celebrating its 80th anniversary.
This milestone serves as another focal point and inspiration for the “Un Changüinazo” cultural program, organized by the Lilí Martínez Griñán Provincial Music Center which is held in the region from June 26 to 28.
