From a preliminary selection of seven nominees, the jury, presided over by maestro Digna Guerra and musicians Marta Bonet, Cesar Lopez, Beatriz Corona, and Jose Maria Vitier, unanimously awarded the distinction to the artist.

“I believe this prize is a well-deserved prize because Amaury’s work has been deeply rooted in our people for many years, with numerous musical and literary contributions,” jury president Digna Guerra told Prensa Latina.

“Is that true? Look, April Fool’s Day was yesterday,” the artist joked incredulously upon receiving the news by phone.

“We all congratulate you, and it is a true privilege for us to have you among the National Music Award recipients of our institution,” said the President of the Cuban Book Institute Indira Fajardo.

“Thank you so much, I’m very excited, my heart is racing,” responded the renowned composer.

Jazz musician Cesar Lopez told this agency that the selection was difficult due to the quality and artistic careers of all the candidates.

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