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Lili Bernard Multi-Media Fine Artist
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Benny More
 

"Benny Moré and Mariposa Flowers"

Oil on Canvas 24 " x 20 "

© 2007Lili Bernard

Original Sold to Marcía Lewis. Gicleé Prints Available.

Benny Moré (1919-1963) was like the Nat King Cole of Cuba. His beautiful tenor voice was one to whom I grew up listening, thanks to my parents. Nicknamed el Bárbaro del Ritmo (the "wildman of the rhythm") Benny More often wore a hat and cane. The flowers I painted behind him are the Mariposa flowers, Cuba's national flower.