The musician Elito Revé, leader of the famous orchestra "Revé y su Charangón," has generated controversy in the Cuban music scene with statements about the reggaeton artist El Taiger (José Manuel Carbajal Zaldívar).
During an interview on the YouTube channel Advanced Studio Cubano, Elito praised the impact of El Taiger on contemporary dance music, especially in the urban genre, noting how the author of "Habla matador" has revolutionized the format.
"El Taiger kills people from the start because his songs come in with the tumbao. The format of music has changed. Now it starts with the tumbao from the beginning and with that, he killed you," Revé said in reference to the reggaeton artist's musical style.
In Elito's opinion, the traditional structure of songs has changed, prioritizing immediacy and impact from the very first seconds. "Before, we would develop the body of the song, the action, and then come the tumbao or the chorus of the musical piece, but now the youth just wants the chorus directly."
In his statements, he highlights the ability of reggaeton to connect with the young audience, emphasizing that its direct and engaging style has transformed the music of the island, comparing it to the evolution of other Cuban genres like changüí.
Revé also mentioned other famous Cuban reggaeton artists such as Jorgito and Los Cuatro, El Yonky, Gente de Zona, Wampi, Wow Popy, Ja Rulay, and El Dray. He respects that new format they defend but admits that it is a significant change for the musicians of his generation.
Elito asked the young people who not only listen to reggaeton or other forms of music to open up to enjoying other genres of Cuban music.
Elito, son of the legendary Elio Revé Matos, keeps his father's tradition alive by leading one of the most prestigious orchestras in Cuba: "Elio Revé y su Charangón."
The group was founded in 1956 and has been a pillar of the island's culture ever since. It is recognized for its defense of changüí and Cuban popular dance music.
However, Elito Revé shows his openness to the new genres that dominate the current musical scene, such as reggaeton, and acknowledges the talent of artists like El Taiger.
Carbajal Zaldívar resides in Miami but travels frequently to the island. He has managed to establish himself as one of the most recognized names in Cuban reggaeton, and his successes are a clear reflection of the acceptance and popularity of his style.
Revé's words have sparked debate among defenders of traditional music and followers of reggaeton, demonstrating how the landscape of this art in Cuba continues to transform every day.
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