Minier of the Congos honored

[NewsWhore]

Sixto Minier, leader of the Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit of the Congos of Villa Mella, died of prostate cancer and kidney failures at his home in Mata los Indios, Villa Mella on Tuesday. He was buried yesterday. The Brotherhood was declared a UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2001 for its unique drum ensemble music. Members of the voluntary community attended services in Minier's honor during which the Kalunga musical piece was played. Santo Domingo North Mayor Jesus Feliz said that a street would be named after him and a museum would be built in his honor. Minier, who was 88, served as Captain of the community since he was 14, when his mother passed on the tradition to him. The search is now on to see who will replace Minier and continue the tradition.

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