RYTHMKINGSanta Isabel de las Lajas in Cienfuegos rejoices to Benny Moré. ''Dear'', as he said in his song, this city is pleased to have given the world the international sonero, the king of the rhythm. On February 19th, 1963, Cuba lost Bartolomé Maximiliano Moré Gutiérrez, an artist who became Director within himself, for his sense of time, rhythm, the value of sounds and timbres.
Despite not having completed his academic studies, Benny had natural and exceptional conditions and a great listening experience. As a child he became familiar with all musical genres of our country. Because of his musical sensitivity, The Mambo Prince could embrace in his songs every nuance; pathetic, sly, witty, loving, satirical, candid, ironic, haughty and idyllic. In fact, his great qualities and desire to give the people the best of his art and himself developed a singer with absolute dominance of harmonic combinations and musical forms.
He was not a perfect man, he was bohemian, honest, fond of the women, sensual, violent, but above all, an authentic cuban. 53 years after the physical disappearance of this great artist, his music travels around the world and his melody is still an echo for many lovers. The repertoire of this great musician will be part of the cuban identity forever.