Antonio (Tony) Guzmán, director of the Tony Guzmán Orchestra and his Poder Latino of Villa Clara, passes away

November 6, 2021

One of Cuba's great soneros has just passed: the renowned performer Antonio (Tony) Guzmán, director of the Tony Guzmán Orchestra and his Poder Latino of Villa Clara, died at the age of 58.

He began in the 1980s in the Amateur Artists Movement of the Central University "Marta Abreu" of Las Villas. In 1984 he moved to the professional world as a member of several groups in the province, among them the Aliamén Orchestra, where he shared five years with the recently deceased Sixto Llorente (el Indio).

In 1994 he created his own group, with which he achieved successful results both nationally and internationally throughout all these years.

Recipient of several distinctions for his outstanding performance, he won the affection of his people through his interpretive quality and his humility.

A fervent defender of Benny's work and considered by experts as one of the most genuine interpreters, for his voice and charisma.

Guzmán, a native of Rancho Veloz, was a true people's artist whom he always respected and gave himself to.

The Cuban Institute of Music, through social media, noted that this is the passing of "one of Cuba's great soneros" who was director of the Tony Guzmán Orchestra and his Poder Latino of Villa Clara.

The causes of his death have not been disclosed.