Rafael Gómez "Teofilito"

Cuban composer and performer of Trova music. Writer of the song "Pensamiento," recognized worldwide and considered a true representative of the Trova Espirituana. Flutist and clarinetist in the Municipal Band of Sancti Spíritus who also played the timpani, accordion, bass, and mandolin. Founder of the first Charanga Francesca in Sancti Spíritus. (Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, 20 Apr. 1889 - 7 Apr. 1971)