A posthumous tribute paid the Piurana commune to the outstanding singer Paul “Russian” Flores García, former vocalist of the renowned grouping Harmony 10who died victim of murderous bands in the city of Lima.
In an emotional ceremony where authorities, artists, family and neighbors were confused, he was declared “a favorite son of the city” and his image was revealed in the “mural of the Piura Cumbia”, under the Baipás.
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The mayor Gabriel Madrid He gave the municipal resolution to the artist’s relatives, including his mother, Matilde García Peña; his wife, Carolina Jaramillo; And his little son.
The burgomaster highlighted the legacy of Flores who pointed out that his voice not only rejoice hearts and filled stages; He also brought Piura’s name to all of Peru.
“He was a true ambassador of our culture. “The Russian ‘lives in his songs, in the love of his family and in the heart of the town that remembers him with pride today”Said Madrid Orue.
For their part, the artist’s brothers, Cristian and Edita Flores, thanked for this recognition and expressed moved, “This tribute comforts us in the midst of pain and fills us with pride. Paul was an example of work, passion and love for his land”, Expressed moved.
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Subsequently they were invited to break the song and inaugurate the mural, which beyond being an artistic work, is erected as a symbol of cultural resistance and collective memory, which seeks to inspire new generations.
The night was filled with cumbia, color and emotion, in a tribute that celebrated the life and musical legacy left by the “Russian”, with the participation of the groups Chapoñay brothersOrchestra La Cavana Cumbiambera, Don Gato and his gangand Pimpinela de I am.
They made the public vibrate with the great successes of Paúl Floresas “The pendejerete“,” Tears by tear “and” Take to forget “, emblematic issues of Harmony 10a group to which the singer dedicated more than 20 years of career.
One of the most emotional moments of the night was the minute of applause requested instead of a minute of silence.
