Zenaida Armenteros, National Prize of Dance And transcendental figure of Afro -Cuban folklor, died this Sunday at 94 years of age.
Born in Havana on January 10, 1931, Armenteros was linked from its youth to singing and dance, in media and spaces such as radio, television, theater and cabaret.
In 1962 he was among the founders of the National Folkloric team, a company to which he delivered much of his life as the first dancer and singer, and also as a formator of new generations of artists.
Known as the ayagba of Cuba, which in Yoruba language means “the queen”, Zenaid projection The Ministry of Culture of the Island confirming the news of his death.
For its part, the National Folkloric He evoked it as “one of the most comprehensive Cuban artists” and the national ballet of Cuba recalled “The elegance of their movements, its majestic and dazzling image and a great stylistic domain of each character he interpreted.”
The published notes on their death do not refer to the cause of his death.
Throughout his extensive and recognized career, Armenteros defended the Afro -Cuban dance and culture in the scenarios of more than 40 countries, participated in different international events and taught classes and workshops to Cuban and foreign students.
Due to its consecration and relevant work, it deserved Watches and recognitions such as the National Dance Award, the distinction for national culture, the Alejo Carpentier medal and international awards in nations such as France, Italy, England and Peru.
According to the journalist and critic Yuris Nórido, the artist embodied with her work “the free spirit of a culture, assumed from its roots and expressed with an unusual flight and force.”
Oncuba It joins the tribute to this primary figure of Folklor and Cuban culture in general, and sends condolences to their family, friends and admirers of his art.
