Farewell to Doña Palín, Urban Music Icon

This Saturday, friends and family of Doña Palín gathered at the Blandino Funeral Home in Sabana Larga, Los Mina sector, to bid farewell to a prominent figure in urban music. Known as Lápiz Consciente’s grandmother, her passing has left a significant mark on the Dominican community. Despite the sorrow, attendees emphasized the importance of celebrating Palín's life, who lived 102 years filled with joy and love. Conversations among the attendees reflected the profound significance she had for Lápiz Consciente and how her legacy will endure through music and the love she showed to her loved ones. Present artists expressed their desire to honor Doña Palín by suggesting a street in Los Mina be named after her, ensuring that her legacy remains alive in collective memory. Amid the pain, the community demonstrated unity and solid support for Lápiz. The narrative of this farewell also highlighted the lesson of accepting death as part of life, reflecting deep respect for Palín's long life and the values she promoted among her acquaintances.