2024-09-11 17:54:41
Original source: Cuban Newspaper
The artist declares that his work is not about politics. (Screenshot © Tony Dandrades – YouTube)
Cuban reggaeton player El Micha was once again at the center of controversy, and not only because of his constant visits to Cuba to offer concerts.
His recent statements have sparked debate, as many believe he has alienated the Cuban community, especially in Miami, a city where he has lived for the past few years.
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During an interview with journalist Tony Dandrades, the Cuban artist reiterated his desire to continue living in Miami and, at the same time, travel to Cuba to perform.
The controversy stems from the production of his latest album, in which some of the video clips were recorded on the island. This decision has been criticized by some sectors of the Cuban exile, who reject the idea that artists who live in the United States maintain such a close relationship with Cuba.
Interpreter of I earned it He justified his stance on changing the island, stating that he feels more connected to his roots. “I realized who I am and where I come from. When you look back, you have to recognize for yourself everything you have achieved,” he said.
In response to Dandrades’ comments about the tension that could arise as a result, El Micha replied: “We are in 2024, and I believe that many of those who have spoken about this have done so for their own benefit. Few people criticize live badly.”
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The singer made it clear that he will continue to work on the island. “I will travel to Cuba often,” he said, reiterating his commitment to his audience on the island.
When asked about people like Emilio Estefan, with whom he collaborated before and who may not agree with his position, the reggaeton player was blunt: “He has to understand me. Emilio is my family, I love him very much, but I can’t stop being with me because of what he or anyone thinks.”
The artist also expressed the discomfort he felt in Miami, where he claims he was constantly criticized for no apparent reason. “I was always attacked, an unpleasant situation without my motivation. They have already hit me a lot, they called me from a police officer to a communist. I feel an obligation to be good to myself, not to others. I’ve done that push, it’s not my job to talk about politics,” he said.
El Micha closed the interview with a strong statement: “It was the Cubans who made me, not the people of Miami or other places. “The Cuban people made me.”
His words have generated divisive reactions, again illustrating the complex relationship between Cuban artists living abroad and their connection to the island.
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