Text and photo: Amauris Betancourt.
Holguin, Cuba. – Oct 19, the Avilés orchestra, probably the oldest of its kind in the world too, celebrated its 126th anniversary with a concert in front of Manuel Dositeo Aguilera's culture house in the even of, and as a salutation to, the Day of Cuban Culture. 
Gaston Allen, the orchestra's director for almost 30 years, was complimented by Ricardo Ronda, the municipal director of culture, and by the people attending the concert as well as relatives from ex-members of the band. 
The Avilés sang hit parades from the past and present-day songs included in its repertoire, while the Nocturno cabaret dancing company acted in the introductory part of the concert. 
The deceased Manuel de Jesús “Koko” Leyva was recalled for his fruitful staying in the band as director, arranger and composer for the Avilés with “Qué lástima” versioned started with a trumpet solo the way the unforgettable “Koko” used to do. 
Gaston Allen, the orchestra's director for almost 30 years, was complimented by Ricardo Ronda, the municipal director of culture, and by the people attending the concert as well as relatives from ex-members of the band. The Avilés sang hit parades from the past and present-day songs included in its repertoire, while the Nocturno cabaret dancing company acted in the introductory part of the concert. 
The deceased Manuel de Jesús “Koko” Leyva was recalled for his fruitful staying in the band as director, arranger and composer for the Avilés with “Qué lástima” versioned started with a trumpet solo the way the unforgettable “Koko” used to do. 
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