Pancho Céspedes is one of the guests on this album. (Photo: Screenshot)
The song light daywhich is part of the posthumous album by Pablo Milanés, has come to light this week, as confirmed by the official site of the late Cuban trovar.
The theme was recorded as a duet by the Antillean himself together with the Colombian singer Juanes and is part of the record material “Amor y Salsa- 80 Aniversario”, which is the first album after the death of the author of Yolanda.
According to data provided by Pablo’s official page on Instagram, this CD includes great music artists, who make versions of some of the most popular songs of the beloved Cuban singer-songwriter, this time in a salsa version.
The album is expected to officially come out on May 26, under the Universal Spain label, but followers of Milanés’ work can now enjoy this first single with the Colombian interpreter, who has assured that it has been “A true honor and pleasure” to have the opportunity to share with Milanés, one of its great icons.
light day is one of the most emblematic themes of the work of the Cuban musician, where he captures “a circumstance of personal and social uncertainty, exalting the love of a couple who care for and protect themselves, in their most private sphere, isolated from the insecurity of the world” , can be read in the publication made on Instagram.
On this occasion, it has been covered “in its most authentic expression of the traditional Cuban son for its stable rhythm and its delicate melodic designs, typical of the style, and performed as a duet with the Colombian singer-songwriter Juanes, with a delicacy and tenderness that will amaze and excite both the followers of the Cuban, as well as the admirers of Juanes.” sets the post.
Likewise, the page indicates that Milanés recorded this project together with various artists such as Alejandro Sanz, Rosario Flores, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Andy Montañez, Diego Torres, Oscar D’León, Ismael Miranda, Luis Enrique, La India, Pancho Cespedes, José Alberto ‘El Canario’, Víctor Manuelle, Aymée Nuviola and Gonzalo Rubalcaba Official.
Other guests invited to be part of the CD were Yotuel, Isaac Delgado, Caco Senante and Ana Belén, all great musicians and admirers of the work of one of the essentials of the Cuban pentagram.
With the musical arrangement of Dagoberto González, “Amor y Salsa- 80 Aniversario” will feature the collaborations of 18 artists, as well as two songs that Pablo recorded alone that will surely delight lovers of good music.