The Cuban people paid a final tribute to the popular singer Paulito FG, who passed away this Saturday in a tragic accident, with an emotional funeral procession that took place through the streets of Havana this Sunday.
Family, friends, colleagues from the music field, and hundreds of fans came together to bid farewell to the artist, whose legacy in Cuban music has left a mark on several generations.
Several profiles on social media showed that amid tears and applause, his casket was accompanied by a crowd singing some of his most emblematic hits, with “La especulación de La Habana” standing out, one of his most remembered songs.
The Facebook profile "Gozando a lo Cubano" expressed: "THE FINAL FAREWELL! A massive goodbye to the remains of the master Paulito FG. See you later, maestro".
The journalist Marianela Dufflar expressed on Facebook her respect and admiration for Paulito FG, highlighting the legacy he left in Cuban music.
Havana, the capital of all, to which so many have sung, pays tribute on behalf of all Cuba to one of its most beloved sons and artists. You are and will be a living history of Cuban music and culture. Glory to you, Paulito FG", wrote, reflecting the feelings of a people bidding farewell to one of its great representatives.
On her part, actress Sailin Carbonell expressed on Instagram the sentiment of the entire community: "Rest in Peace Pablito!!!".
According to the news portal OnCuba, the burial of the Cuban musician is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at the Cristóbal Colón Cemetery in Havana.
"Many tears and emotions were witnessed in this final farewell to this great Cuban artist, who was a tragic victim of a car accident the night before, on the Havana Malecon," it noted on the website on Facebook.
Also this Sunday, at the funeral home on Calzada and K, dozens of people gathered to bid farewell to the singer, in an emotional final goodbye.
Frequently asked questions about saying goodbye to Paulito FG
How did Paulito FG die?
Paulito FG passed away in a tragic traffic accident on the Malecón in Havana on March 1, 2025. The vehicle he was traveling in was struck by a tourist bus. Despite being rushed to Calixto García Hospital, he arrived in cardiac arrest and could not be revived.
What was the reaction of the Cuban people to the death of Paulito FG?
The Cuban people bid farewell to Paulito FG with an emotional funeral procession through the streets of Havana. Hundreds of followers, family, and friends gathered to pay tribute to the artist, whose legacy in Cuban music has influenced several generations. Social media was flooded with messages of condolence and memories of his career.
What was Paulito FG's legacy in Cuban music?
Paulito FG was one of the most influential voices in dance music in Cuba. Throughout his career, he was part of iconic groups such as Adalberto Álvarez y su Son, Opus 13, and Dan Den, and he founded his own band, La Élite, in 1992. His music, which blended salsa with other genres, transcended borders and became a benchmark for several generations.
Which songs by Paulito FG are considered classics of Cuban music?
Songs by Paulito FG such as "El bueno soy yo", "Te deseo suerte", "Con la conciencia tranquila", and "Ilusión" have become classics of Cuban music. These songs have left a mark on generations and solidified his legacy as one of the great exponents of salsa on the island.
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