Cuban musician César Pupy Pedroso dies in Havana

the cuban musician Cesar Pupy Pedroso He died this Sunday in Havana at the age of 75, according to institutions and sources close to the artist.

“From the UNEAC we join the pain caused by the death of César Pedroso, Pupy. Pianist, arranger and composer. Member of our organization, founder of the Los Van Van group, together with Juan Formell, author of many dance hits such as: That’s good, Sugar Disc, Fruit, Temba, tomb, timba Y black is cooking. To family and friends, our condolences, ”she reported in Facebook the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba.

The Recording and Musical Editions Company, EGREM, also announced the sad news through social networks.

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“Today Cuban music is in mourning. One of the greats of Cuba, Cesar Pupy Pedroso, says goodbye. With a long career as a pianist, arranger and composer, first with the Van Van family and later with his renowned orchestra, Pupy and those who are are. EGREM says goodbye to a friend, a man who never forgot to be faithful to his commitment as an artist. We deeply regret his departure and we embrace his family and admirers,” the Cuban record company said this Sunday.

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The causes of his death are not specified, but in May he was seriously admitted to the cardiovascular hospital in Havana.

Also on the official portal Cubadebate the death of the Cuban artist, director of the orchestra Pupy and Those Who Are Areafter confirmation with the Cuban Institute of Music.

Pupy Pedreso comes from a renowned family of Cuban musicians. Her father, César “Nene” Pedroso, was also a pianist and played in Chapottín’s ensemble. Grandfather Julio was director of the Cuba orchestra, his uncle, known as Pío Escaparate, was the güirero of Arcaño y sus Maravillas, Víctor Herrera, brother, is director of Sensación and Julio Saldívar, his other brother, plays with the orchestra of Osmund Footwear.

In his musical career he was part of the groups Fascinación, Sensación, Revé and the Bolero Ensemble.

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In In 1969 he founded, with Juan Formell, Los Van Van, a group with which he remained until 2001the year in which he went out to direct his orchestra Pupy y Los que Son, Son, with which he set out to establish his own timbre and break schemes, with fresh lyrics and without ignore the traditional rhythms of son and salsa.

He is considered to be a creator of a unique and vigorous sound within our current music, with a personal treatment of the tumbaos and very modern orchestrations that guided the way towards the new style of Timba.

César Pedroso has created more than 150 works to his credit, many of which have been widely accepted.

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His songs were also recorded by artists such as Celia Cruz, with the song “Azúcar”, Adalberto Santiago, Alfredo de la Fe (El violin charanguero) and others.

Likewise, he made dissimilar and successful tours outside the island, many of which were accompanied by renowned musicians such as Giovanni Hidalgo, Danilo Pérez, Papo Luccas, Gonzalito Rubalcaba, Gilberto Santa Rosa, José Alberto “El canario”, among other figures.

After learning of his death this Sunday, numerous artists have offered their condolences to the family and have expressed their sorrow for this loss.

“I wake up with this very sad news of your physical departure my Brother of life Pupy Pedroso & Those Who Are Are. There are many experiences that I will keep deep inside my heart… Your Legacy is immense and will be defended now more than ever. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER,” she said in Facebook Enrique Álvarez, director-founder of the Cuban popular orchestra Charanga Latina.

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“Rest in peace, brother Pupy. Our orchestra owes you a lot! Nothing we can say will come close to your immense and great work. Today Los Van Van are in mourning. Cesar “Pupy” Pedroso, you are one of the unforgettable, irreplaceable and always necessary”, reads the profile of Facebook of the group of which Pupy Pedroso was one of the founders.

“To Heaven goes a legend of Cuban music and a unique human being in his stature. Thank you Master Pupy Pedroso for all the work and respect for him. Rest in peace”, expresses condolences in Facebook of the Aragon Orchestra

Also the Cuban musician Paulito FG said in Facebook that “with great pain this news! We just lost one of the greatest of our Cuban music! In glory you are brother! Your work remains with us and your legacy honors and prestiges us! My condolences to family and friends! To Carmen with all my love.

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Cuban musician César Pupy Pedroso dies in Havana