Compay Segundo
Compay Segundo was a Cuban trova guitarist, singer, and composer whose career spanned more than half a century. He became a global ambassador for traditional Cuban music.
Origins
Active from around 1950, Compay Segundo built a long career rooted in Cuba's trova tradition before finding worldwide fame late in life.
The sound
His music is traditional Cuban son and trova, marked by his warm voice, gentle guitar, and the seven-string guitar variant he developed.
Legacy
He became one of the most recognizable faces of traditional Cuban music for international audiences, celebrated well into his later years.
Top songs
- 1
Chan Chan ★
Antologia · 1996
- 2
Macusa
Lost and Found · 2015
- 3
Yo Vengo Aquí
Coleccion · 2003
- 4
Sarandonga
Coleccion · 2003
- 5
Las Flores de la Vida
Las Flores De La Vida · 2000