Trio Matamoros, a cultural phenomenon in Cuba

[Judi Lynn]

Havana, Jul 4 (Prensa Latina) The songs of Trio Matamoros, which is a reference in the history of Cuban and universal music, still resound among popular phrases, rhythms and memories, 95 years after the group's creation.

The combination of boleros and son took this group to the summit of popularity in the first half of the 20th century, thanks to the talent of Miguel Matamoros, Siro Rodríguez and Rafael Cueto.

Due to their way of playing music, they became very popular, both in Cuba and abroad, with classical songs like Lágrimas negras, which has been recorded hundreds of times, Promesa, Dulce embeleso, Elíxir de la vida, La mujer de Antonio and Mamá son de la loma, among other hits.

The Matamoros performed with outstanding singers and composers of that period, like Rafael Hernández, from Puerto Rico, who composed Capullito de alelí, and Benny Moré, who debuted with the group in the record industry.

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