It has been a month since the tragic passing of José Manuel Carbajal, widely known as El Taiger, yet his friends and fellow musicians continue to honor his memory whenever possible. This was evident at the most recent Gente de Zona concert in Fuerteventura, Spain, where Cuban artists Alexander Delgado and Randy Malcom paid tribute to him by performing "La Historia" during their set.
Before the heartfelt performance, El Monarca addressed the audience, saying, "If you love El Taiger's music, raise your hand, my people. May God bless him in heaven. Gente de Zona loves you, the island loves you, Fuerteventura loves you, Cuba loves you." Randy Malcom added, "Let it be heard up in heaven," as the first notes of "La Historia" began to play. The emotional moment was too much for Alexander Delgado, who found himself in tears, deeply touching the audience who quickly showed their support and admiration.
A Song That Resonates
The rendition of "La Historia" during the concert was particularly meaningful, as the song has come to symbolize El Taiger's musical legacy. Fans have shared their reactions, with comments such as, "Alexander must be among those who are hurting the most because they truly cared for each other, and the unresolved issues still sting," and, "Any tribute to José is appreciated; he was an artist with unique charisma, humble, simple, with a heart of gold and the sentiment of all Cubans."
Videos capturing this poignant tribute have sparked an outpouring of emotions, with remarks like "Even I was moved to tears" and "Alexander couldn't hold back, and his tears flowed; they loved and respected each other."
Remembering a Cuban Music Icon
This homage from Gente de Zona comes one month after the death of the Cuban singer, a leading figure in Cuban music. José Manuel Carbajal passed away on October 10 in Miami after being shot in the head a week earlier. His loss has left a significant impact on the music community and his fans worldwide.