10.7.12 Sublime

Sublime, a prominent Cuban popular music orchestra, founded on January 21, 1956, by brothers Melquiades (arranger and composer) and Rolando Fundora (pianist). It is currently directed by maestro Abilio Betancourt.

The Sublime Orchestra performs traditional Cuban music, combining diverse musical genres into its repertoire, including Danzón, Cha-cha-chá, Bolero, Guaracha, and Son. Its repertoire includes songs considered classics, including Unión Cienfueguera, Seis perla cubanas, La Pachanga, and Alardoso.

Among his contributions to Cuban music is the creation of the Pachanga rhythm.

Since its founding, this orchestra has performed countless times both nationally and internationally, all with notable success, professionalism, and high-quality performances. These performances have been applauded by the public and the specialized press.

Among the awards that the Sublime has collected throughout its existence, we can mention the Nicolás Guillén Diploma, conferred by the UNEAC.

The painter Jorge Arche Silva (1905 – 1956), his contributions to the Cuban Plastic Arts

The plastic work of Enrique Caravia y Montenegro (1905 – 1992)

Wilfredo Oscar de la Concepción Lam y Castillo (1902 – 1982), the significance of his plastic work

The sculptor Teodoro Ramos Blanco (1902 – 1972), his work

The plastic work of Gumersindo Barea y García (1901 – ?)

The painter Carlos Enríquez Gómez (1900 – 1957), an essential exponent of Cuban visual arts

The work of the sculptor Juan José Sicre y Vélez (1898 – ?)

The work of the painter and architect Augusto García Menocal y Córdova (1899 – ?)