Benny More, el barbaro del ritmo (fantastic in rhythm) is in his homeland, in his “beloved spot” celebrating his 95th birthday with his guitar. He went to his native Santa Isabel de las Lajas and as usual sat at the bar on the corner and played his excellent music and share some drinks with his friends.
And he is still there, in his native land, his beloved corner celebrating his birthday on August 24, 1919 at 7 a.m.
And he will be at Congos Casino, like his first time when he played Makuta drum. There will be ritual and people will sing. They will raise the Cuban flag and will scatter rum to the air to pay tribute to the saints protecting him. And they will walk the streets, friendly greeting everybody, because Benny has not forgotten his roots despite fame and money.
And, in one of the park’s benches he will also sit and cross his legs; will tune his guitar and sing: “Hoy como ayer…” (Today like yesterday).
Then, he will go to Cienfuegos City in a taxi, the city he liked the most. He will walk Paseo del Prado and in a centric interception he will meet with the rumba players to give a farewell to the Timbalaye he had toured in Cuba.
He will sing there, with that singular and melodic voice, incomparable the life gave him to be one of the greatest Cuban musicians from all times.
