Thousands join procession for late Cuban musician

Wednesday, July 16, 2003

SANTIAGO, Cuba -- Thousands of Cubans marched in a hometown funeral procession Tuesday for Compay Segundo, singing his famed song "Chan Chan" as he was lowered into his grave.

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