Van Van musicians react to the death of Ángel Barrientos "El Teniente", the group's prop man

The Van Van Ángel Barrientos prop man, known as “El Teniente”, died this Monday and the group's musicians have paid tribute to him with emotional messages on their social networks.

The Cuban singerThe Lele, one of the main male voices of the famous orchestra, has shared on his Facebook wall his respects for the recent loss of Barrientos, who has worked for the group since 1982.

“Yesterday a Van Van prop man died and others have also died and my message is intended for all those guys who put their chests forward many hours before on stage. We must always thank. My respect goes to everyone. At this moment I think of Formell's trusted man Chey... Pedrito Penetré of the first... Barry, very nice. And today to my dear Lieutenant...”, said the musician in his post.

There are many users who have commented on the publication, among them Carmen Aldana, an admirer who says: “And our recognition and gratitude too, from the fans, because also later, when we all continue the party they stay to dismantle it. A hug to each of you who are also mourning.”

Abdel Rasalps (El Lele), had also left a video message on his social networks this Monday when he found out about El Teniente's departure where he said: “You will have heardThe Lieutenant did not comb his hair,Well, this same Lieutenant passed away and I wanted to tell you that he was a very hard-working and loved man, extremely serious about his work, he loved the Van Vans very much and did a lot for all of us.”

Lele is the son of Miguel Ángel Rasalps, who was the original Lele and was the founder of the Los Van Van orchestra.Michelangelo died on January 26, 2016 and he was one of the first to cultivate the fusion of rumba with rock and son.

The official Los Van Van page on Facebook also dedicated a final goodbye to the beloved prop man: “He has gone to heaven, leaving great pain in the hearts of all of us who knew him and shared with him. Thank you very much Lieutenant for so many years of dedication and dedication.”

The Cuban singerYeny Valdes, one of the female voices that marked the prestigious orchestra for a long time,He also took to social media to express his sadness over the death of El Teniente., who describes him as a very affectionate person and expresses how much his departure hurts him, due to the friendship they professed.

Los Van Van is an orchestra founded by maestro Juan Formell on December 4, 1969, with an impeccable career in Cuban music, imposing rhythms and songs at the heights of popularity, and pleasing the dancing public of Cuba and the world for more than 50 years.