By the fall of 1966, we were starting year 3 of “el exilio” in a place called Wisconsin.
We were very grateful to this wonderful country for opening its arms and giving us a chance to be free. We were also looking for anything “Cuba” and then we heard something on the radio that reminded us of the island we left behind.
The Sandpipers released “Guantanamera“, an old Cuban melody mixed with Marti’s poetry.
The original melody has different lyrics. This one was beautifully arranged with Marti’s verses.
It was enough to turn my parents into a couple of Top 40 radio fans. All of a sudden listening to the Top 40 station in the car was acceptable.
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