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Gloria Estefan attended the ceremony of presentation of the Gold Medal of Fine Arts in Spain that she was unable to attend last February for personal reasons, and recalled the current situation of his country of origin, Cuba where "changes appear on the outside, but the people continue to suffer".
"I do not know what changes you're talking about. I hope it opens a little more, especially in social networks, because the people of Cuba has been frozen in time for a long time, "said the singer at a press conference after the ceremony at Madrid Teatro Real de Madrid
At the event, the Minister of Culture and Sports, José Guirao, pointed out "the bridges that the l '; artist built "between Cuba, Spain and the United States, mostly" transcending the complex barrier "of the North American country.
Estefan, who acknowledged being" a 68% Iberian " in reference to his Spanish ancestors, also discussed the changes in the United States with Donald Trump as president 19659002] "In United States not only the Latin world is threat. I have seen several presidential campaigns in the United States and I know that the latest that happens in the country is the one that pays for the broken dishes. They use fear to control the votes and it does not scare me, because I've seen it before, "lamented the one known as" mother of Latin pop ".
However, for Estefan "Scares" are the images with children on the border of the United States and Mexico.
"It is a difficult global moment and the United States is very nervous, but we must transmit strength and hope to our children," defended the author of "Free Cuba"
"Young people need to realize that change is in their hands and I also believe that young people in the United States will say a lot. from 4 million who will conform 18 years and it is important that they are aware of the importance of voting and being part of the political system: 2025 Hispanics will be a quarter of the population, "he added.
On his future projects he revealed that by January 2019 he is waiting for the release of a new album with songs in Spanish and Spanish. English- that "will explore the Brazilian rhythms" . He also badured that he still had no scheduled date for his return to Spain, his last performance being more than nine years ago, with his tour of "90 miles." Support for Creative Women
However, he argued that he is studying a Spanish version of the musical "On your feet", a story about the singer and her husband ] Emilio Estefan who was created in Broadway and who has already traveled to several countries like Holland, where Estefan got her first number one in Europe – she also plans to travel to Japan -.
The singer also pays to the field of audiovisual fiction .
While he participates on the one hand in a Cameo on television series, he also embarked on a fund for the creation of films and series with which "Many women can realize their ideas".
"In Hollywood, only one director won the Oscar and it is very difficult for them to develop ideas," he said.
Joselito, his first "idol" musical "
Despite getting rid of new genres like reggaeton, he recognized the importance of this music for the Latin market. "There is a very good reggaeton and, for example, we are proud of Luis Fonsi with" Despacito ": Whenever a Latino triumphs, he is a another that promotes our culture, "he said.It made a point in this aspect during his speech.
" Spain is a country very receptive to what is happening there. other side of the pond and with contemporary music there was a kind of void: until 1945-19003, Gloria Estefan did not appear, there was no many bridges, "affirmed Estefan herself responded with his " love " for the Iberian country
" Spain has always been a big part of who I'm Joselito was my first musical idol and I learned all his songs. I've continued like this and the Spanish music still touches my heart, I'm a 68% Iberian. Music is still very much alive in us and I will always be proud to be Spanish, Cuban and American, "he concluded.
A Star on the Walk of Fame
this delivery is fulfilled an express wish of the successful tenderer, who due to force majeure could not attend to collect your Medal, last february , in the ceremony of awarding these distinctions which presided over Kings of Spain to the Pompidou Museum of Malaga
On this occasion, enjoying a visit to Madrid of the singer and of her husband, Emilio Estefan, the minister delivered it to Teatro Real of this award, with which the Ministry of Culture distinguishes between people and entities that have excelled in the field of artistic and cultural creation.
Gloria Estefan won p several awards and recognitions; among them, seven Grammy Awards.
Owns a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame and in the year 2015 on President of the United States handed him , together with her husband, Emilio Estefan, the American Freedom Medal
She is one of the best-selling musical artists, having sold over 100 million dollars. albums worldwide.
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