The Cuban pianist Raúl Blanco (@raulblancomusic) is taking TikTok by storm with his vibrant Cuban rendition of "Golden," a song from the animated film "KPop Demon Hunters".
The video, in which he performs the song with a distinctive touch of Cuban piano, has surpassed 112,000 views, generating a wave of enthusiastic and proud comments among users.
Hey, how nice it is to wake up and be Cuban, wrote one of the followers, while others highlighted the musician's talent with phrases like "This video deserves to go viral" and "Sugaaaarrrr!!", referencing Celia Cruz's iconic shout.
Some internet users even commented that they would "collapse if they heard this in a club," highlighting the energy and freshness of the musical arrangement by pianist Raúl Blanco.
"KPop Demon Hunters" is an animated movie from Netflix (2025) where a group of K-pop singers fights demons, triumphing through the strength of their friendship and music. It has been praised for its visual style, the message it conveys to younger generations, and its portrayal of Korean culture. It is the most-watched title in the history of the platform.
In his post, the Cuban musician said he felt inspired ever since he discovered this topic: “When I heard ‘Golden’ for the first time, I knew I had to create a Cuban version of it.”
Raúl Blanco continues to expand the reach of Cuban piano on digital platforms, taking his talent and flavor "on a journey around the world," as he describes his musical style.
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