The renowned Cuban salsa singer Willy Chirino once again moved his fans by revisiting one of his most iconic songs: “La Habana DC (after Castro),” a track he composed and produced in 1993 for the organization Hermanos al Rescate, but which had never been widely distributed.
"La Habana DC (after Castro). A song I wrote and produced for Hermanos al Rescate in 1993. It was never released on any of my albums," wrote the artist on his Instagram account, where he shared a snippet of the song accompanied by a video with images generated by artificial intelligence.
The visual material portrays a completely different Havana: bright, modern, and open to the world. The scenes feature iconic locations such as the Capitol of Havana alongside a McDonald's restaurant, a Burger King, a Sedano’s supermarket, and even a Taco Bell on bustling avenues lined with palm trees and classic cars.
These images awakened nostalgia and a collective desire to one day see a free and prosperous Cuba. For many, the video symbolizes the dream of an island that is rebuilt, reconciled, and open to the daily life that has been denied to Cubans for decades.
The author of "Ya viene llegando" accompanied the video with his characteristic message of hope and faith in the future: a Cuba "after Castro," where Cubans walk freely without fear and Havana shines once again.
Here we leave you with "La Habana DC (after Castro)," the one that Willy Chirino and thousands of Cubans dream of.
Filed under: