Video: The Music of Pablo Milanés
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- Category: Culture
- Created on Saturday, 30 May 2009 07:44
- Written by Pablo Milanés
Kasama received the following from Miles Ahead.
After weeks of many parts of Mexico being literally shut down and shut tight because of the Swine Flu, Pablo Milanés performed for the people in an open concert. Thousands attended, but the in-person numbers were limited by the government, thus thousands more watched him on TV, “en vivo.”
What was particularly poignant about this event was, most knew every word of his songs, and you could see their mouths moving in unison behind their donned “cobrebocas.”
And it was clear that in what has been an overwhelmingly stifling and grim environment, the people needed to hear and participate in this concert, their culture, their music, to which they identify with so closely.
Pablo Milanés is Cubano—loved and revered by the people. His songs are in the nueva trova style, a combination of both folk music/folklore with progressive and politicized lyrics. He is a true internationalist and has consistentlybeen involved (with other artists worldwide, e.g. Gabriel García Marquez) in the struggle for Puerto Rican independence.
Musically, there is a strong internationalist trend among los mexicanos . The annual International Music Festival draws thousands, with a focus on a different country or culture. Some of the most popular groups have come from Brazil , Cuba , the Harlem Jubilee Gospel singers (NY), Turkey , Japan , the Philippines , or South Africa , highlighting Hugh Masakela. Pablo Milanés’ music encorporates that same spirit.
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Comments (2)
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Guest (gertiebocanegra)
PermalinkThanks Kasama for posting these videos. So nice to share a Latin American/Caribbean cultural "hero" with all those from around the world who read and participate in Kasama.
Pablo Milanés is a true poet. His metaphors for personal love, are really about his love of the people. I was especially taken with Yo Pisaré las calles (I tread the streets again) which is about Chile (during and after Pinochet), and in solidarity with the Chilean people.
And can't get enough of watching P.M. Van Van & Other Friends--Proposiciones. Milanés realized his dream by bringing together musical artists from all over, to "share their music, experiences," etc. That was the "proposition." And the participants in this session included Ricardo Arjona (Guatemala), Gal Costa and Caetano Veloso (Brazil), Eugenia Leon (Mexico), Fito Paez (Argentina), Gabriel García Marquez (Colombia), Mayito (Cuba), etc. What a blend, how fun, and really, how powerful.0 Like -
Guest (Walter Lippmann)
PermalinkThanks for the lovely video. I've sent a note out about this posting to the CubaNews list, which I direct. Hope it generates some further attention to your site. My list has 1400 subscribers and is in its
ninth year now. I know it's been forwarded out to other readers as well.
Best wishes,
Walter Lippmann
Los Angeles, California0 Like
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