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Message From Jean MacColl
Date: Mon 8th May 2006
My close family and friends have just returned from Cuba , where Kirsty's ashes were scattered off the coast of Havana at her sons' request.
This was a place were she found great musical inspiration and enjoyed the warmth and friendliness of fellow musicians and the Cuban people.
It was a very simple ceremony and Omar Puente, Cuban violinist and friend, played the piece he had especially composed for Kirsty.
During the outward journey, the boat was accompanied by a flying fish. Normally these fish are only seen much further out to sea and even Omar had not seen one before. You will remember that this fish was the logo on Kirsty's last CD. We all felt that she was with us.
We quietly said our farewells and threw flowers over the blue water.
There were a few tears as we hugged each other. We were all quiet as we headed back.
Bright sun, blue sky, a gentle breeze and the only sound the lapping of the water against the boat helped us to understand Kirsty's love of this island.
A gold disc was presented to the Kirsty MacColl Library of the Music School . It is being renovated prior to the new intake of students.
It was a very short visit but everyone found time to explore the old city and hear some local music.
And now, we continue the struggle. You will see from the earlier news that we have had a small success but we still have a long way to go.
With best wishes to you all,
Jean MacColl.
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