A month without El Taiger: Songs that are playing and will keep playing from the Tranka of Cuba

El Taiger, an icon of Cuban urban music, passed away at the age of 37. His legacy lives on in hits like "El Punto" and "El Sano," resonating among his fans and within Cuban urban culture.

El Taiger © YouTube / El Taiger
The TaigerPhoto © YouTube / El Taiger

El Taiger, also known as "La Tranka de Cuba," passed away on October 10, 2024, in Miami, at the age of 37, after being shot in the head. Throughout his career, José Manuel Carvajal—his real name—established himself as one of the most beloved and acclaimed artists in Cuban urban music, leaving an irreplaceable void in the genre and in the hearts of his fans.

A month after his tragic passing, his legacy remains alive and vibrant in every song, resonating among his fans and lovers of Cuban music. His tracks have become an eternal tribute to his talent and passion for music, where his followers now find a renewed connection, as his lyrics take on an even deeper meaning.

El Taiger was not only one of the most recognized Cuban artists in Latin music, but he was also a pillar of Cuban urban culture. His songs continue to resonate powerfully, from his greatest hits to his latest releases, reflecting the authenticity and energy that defined him and that now keep his memory alive in every corner of the music scene.

Here are some of the songs that fans have continually used to remember him:

"The Point"

"The Healthy"

"The History"

"Papelito" translates to "Little Paper."

"The Ignorant"

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Izabela Pecherska

Editor at CiberCuba. Graduated in Journalism from Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid, Spain. Editor at El Mundo and PlayGround.


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