Percussionist “Manengue” Hidalgo, father of Giovanni Hidalgo, dies

The outstanding percussionist Jose Manuel Hidalgo Mayzonetknown in the artistic environment as “Manengue”, He died early today in his care home in Culebra at the age of 80, as confirmed by his son, the renowned percussionist, composer and conductor Giovanni Hidalgoto El Nuevo Dia.

His father and beloved mentor lived for almost 15 years on the island of Culebra, the place where he always longed to be, where he had many friends and received care and affection, according to Hidalgo. This famous musician born December 12, 1944 and is survived by four of five children.

“This is the law of life and the time will come to let off steam. He passed away last night, he went to bed peacefully. Blessed be God. I got to be with him in Culebra, I was able to interview him for my next book. He left a good legacy and a good example of behavior, discipline, loyalty and doing well in life. A righteous man, who taught me and raised me to always work comfortably, to work with loyalty, to be fair, not to be involved in cheating or betrayal, or blackmail, or discord. None of that, net illumination. Now his time has come as it will be ours in the future. We must act and live with the pleasant memory that he left us and me. I continue and will continue carrying out his law as best I can,” said the prominent percussionist.