Cuban musician Pablo Milanés dies aged 79

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Cuba; Pablo Milanés; Musicians; Afro-Latin

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Pablo Milanés, a Grammy award winner who was a key member of Cuba’s “nuevo trova” (new music) movement, has died aged 79.

Affectionately known as Pablito, he was renowned for his poetic lyrics and emotional vocals on hits like Yolanda, Yo Me Quedo (I’m Staying) and Amo Esta Isla (I Love This Island).

His death was confirmed “with great pain and sadness” on his official Facebook page, external.

Earlier this month, Milanés cancelled several concerts as he sought treatment for blood cancer in Spain.

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Mark Savage

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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0497v1jdno

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bbc.com

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