ZENIT. The World Seen
from Rome. October 11 , 2001
ROME, OCT. 11, 2001 (Zenit.org).- Legendary Cuban musician Compay Segundo
broke out in tears when he spoke about John Paul II during an interview on
Italian television.
The guitarist and inventor of musical instruments, who celebrates his 94th
birthday today, was taking part in a RAI entertainment program. He was
overwhelmed when he recalled his Jubilee Year meeting with the Pope.
"The Pope is the heart of humanity; if all men accepted his message,
there would no longer be any wars in the world," the Cuban musician said.
The recording of the transmission had to be interrupted several times
because Segundo was so overwhelmed.
Baptized Francisco Repilado, Segundo is a living legend, a crucial link
between Spanish and African influences on Cuban music.
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