Omer Pardillo: The task of keeping Celia Cruz's legacy alive

Friday, April 25th, 2025
More than two decades after her death, Celia Cruz remains alive in the memories and affection of all those who have been impacted by her music and her contagious personality. Among them is Latin Grammy and Emmy-winning producer and talent manager Omer Pardillo Cid, who stood by the queen of salsa during the heights of her career and even during her most difficult moments. In this conversation with Mario Alejandro, "Zuper Mario" of El Zol 106.7 in Miami, Pardillo reveals intimate details of his work with "La Guarachera de Cuba," what he learned from her, and his plans to celebrate the legendary artist's centennial.