Martha, the musical pieces by Moises Simmons, Lagrimas Negras, Olvido juramento, El que siembre su maíz by Miguel Matamoros, among others were sang by Barbarito Diez. For his excellent performances, it is qualified in Cuba as The Golden Voice of Danzon.
He had no formal musical training, did not play any instrument, but his unique voice and his musical performances made him a public idol. The image of a simple man, a deep naturalness, unique porte in each presentation enveloped the scene with the magic that creates an aesthetic virtue in creating in Cuban art.
A lifetime for his firm also loosely connected with the best quality of our musical tradition. Barbarito Diez Junco always be with us, like a giant pentagram, remains at the heart of our people who constantly pays him homage.
He died on May 6th, 1995. In his honor, the town of Manati built a monument which is located at José Martí Park of that territory, as well as a home for the rest that is currently the Music House "Barbarito Diez". At his death had distinctions "On National Culture" and "Raúl Gómez García" in addition to the medal "Alejo Carpentier" and "Order Félix Varela First Degree", among many accolades, awards and trophies. He is unique in the Caribbean music, he was recorded in the world of popular music staff.
In his tribute annually celebrates the Cuban Music Festival Barbarito Diez, participating recognized farmers artists in the genre. In order to promote Danzon as distinctive national culture encourages artistic creation in order to revitalize the genre and contribute to ensuring continuity and promote the interest of current and future generations by him and other traditional genres Cuban music.
