A $500 thousand net worth is currently held by Pablo Milanés, a Cuban singer/songwriter and guitarist.
Born on February 24, 1943, in Bayamo, Cuba, Pablo Milanés Arias (or Pablo Milanés) was
With his unique blend of Brazilian melodies, he excels as a pianist and guitarist.
The Cuban nueva trova popular song movement of the late ’60s featured Pablo Milanés, Silvio Rodriguez, and other nueva trova musicians who were supported by Fidel Castro’s government to reimagine and update traditional Cuban folk music for the post-revolutionary era. Milanés’ highly poetic lyrics and smooth, emotional singing made him one of the most renowned Cuban musicians and songwriters of his era, and he released numerous recordings of his works.
Milanés, who attended a conservatory in Havana, became a controversial figure due to his unwavering support for Castro and opposition to the sentimental, orchestrated jazz-pop genre. Despite this, he remains an unparalleled link between traditional and contemporary Cuban music.
He was appointed to official positions in Cuba, but he has allegedly refrained from taking part in pro-government campaigns.
A petition advocating for Puerto Rico’s independence from the United States of America was signed by Milanés on January 25, 2007.