The Cuban music group 3 de La Habana has been invited to perform at the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump next Monday and will sing this Saturday at the Hispanic Inaugural Gala in Washington. This significant event will feature the presence of future Secretary of State Marco Rubio, serving as honorary host, along with leaders Javier Milei from Argentina and Edmundo González Urrutia from Venezuela.
The ensemble, being the sole Cuban group attending, will be responsible for closing the gala with an extensive performance dominated by Cuban rhythms, culminating the night with a grand dance. The band members are the creators and performers of the song "Trump Song," which was used by Trump himself during his 2020 presidential campaign to connect with Latino voters. With its chorus "I'm going to vote for Donald Trump," it became a symbol for Hispanic supporters of the Republican politician.
"We contributed significantly, I understand that, but we did it from the heart. It wasn't paid for; it came from the heart, and I believe people received it that way," admitted Germán Pinelli to Telemundo 51. For the three voices of the group—Pinelli, grandson of presenter and actor Germán Pinelli (1907-1996) and son of musician Tony Pinelli, Ana Páez, and her son Tirso Luis Páez, who arrived in Miami in 2007—attending the inauguration is a dream come true.
Ana revealed to the Miami-based television network that she would like to remind Trump not to forget about the dictatorships in Latin America and the hopes many people have placed in him. "Help us make Cuba great again," emphasized Germán.
In February of the previous year, 3 de La Habana performed at the president-elect's residence in Mar-a-Lago during an event organized to promote and boost his candidacy for the November presidential elections.
FAQs about 3 de La Habana's Involvement in Trump's Inaugural Events
Who are the members of 3 de La Habana?
The group consists of Germán Pinelli, Ana Páez, and her son Tirso Luis Páez.
What is the significance of their song "Trump Song"?
The "Trump Song" was used by Donald Trump during his 2020 campaign to appeal to Latino voters and became a symbol for Hispanic supporters of his political agenda.
What message does Ana Páez want to convey to Donald Trump?
Ana Páez hopes to remind Trump not to forget about Latin American dictatorships and the aspirations many people have for him to help improve Cuba.