00:14On the morning of March 23rd, Jorge Gómez Barranco, pianist, composer and director of the Moncada group, died in Havana
00:21at the age of 83.
00:23Gómez founded the group of Moncada in 1972, one of Cuba's most significant music groups.
00:28His original work is characterized by a deep respect for the song world.
00:32His compositions have accompanied important moments in Cuban culture and have been performed by notable artists.
00:38He was also president of the Cuba Disco International Fair until his death, as well as director and host of
00:44radio and television programs on Cuban and Latin American music.
00:47Gómez served as a deputy to the National Assembly of People's Power for four legislative terms from 2003 to 2023.
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