Cuban musician César Pupy Pedroso dies in Havana

The Cuban musicianCaesar Puppy Peter He died this Sunday in Havana at the age of 75, according to institutions and sources close to the artist.

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

Also the Musical Recordings and Editions Company, EGREM, announced through social networks the sad news of the death of the director of the Pupy y Los que Son Son orchestra.

“Today Cuban music is in mourning. One of Cuba's greats, Cesar Pupy Pedroso, says goodbye. With a long career as a pianist, arranger and composer, first with the Van Van and later with his renowned orchestra, Pupy y los que Son Son. The 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 embrace his family and fans,” the Cuban record label said this Sunday.

The causes of his death were not specified, but in May the musician was hospitalized in serious condition and underwent surgery at the cardiovascular hospital in Havana, according to several sources close to the family.

Also on the official portalCubadebate The death of the Cuban artist was announced, after confirming it with the Cuban Institute of Music.

Pupy Pedroso comes from a renowned family of Cuban musicians. His father, César "Nene" Pedroso, was also a pianist and played in Félix Chapotín'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 Osmundo Calzado's orchestra.

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

InIn 1969 he founded, with Juan Formell, Los Van Van, a group with which he remained until 2001., the year in which he went out to direct his orchestra Pupy and Los que Son, Son, with which he set out to establish his own timbre and break the mold, with fresh lyrics and withoutnot knowing 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 tumbaos and very modern orchestrations that guided the path towards the new style of Timba.

César Pedroso has more than 150 works created, many of which have had great popularity and recognition..

His songs were also recorded by artists such as Celia Cruz, Adalberto Santiago, Alfredo de la Fe (El Violin Charanguero) and others.

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

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

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

“A legend of Cuban music and a unique human being goes to Heaven. Thank you Maestro Pupy Pedroso for all your work and respect. Rest in peace”, expresses condolences inFacebook fromAragon Orchestra.

Also the Cuban musicianPaulito FG said inFacebook that “with great pain this news! We just lost one of the greatest of our Cuban music! Be in glory 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.”

“I wake up with this very sad news of your physical departure, my Brother of life.Pupy Pedroso & Los que Son Son.There are many experiences that I will keep deep in my heart...Your Legacy is immense and will be defended now more than ever. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER,” he said inFacebook Enrique Alvarez, founding director of the Cuban popular orchestra Charanga Latina.