December 15, 2004

Mariposa tan gloriosa

The Grey Lady has an interesting article on censorship and how music and movies are available in Cuba through the blackmarket.

It quotes Pedro Luis Ferrer, a musician known for his controversial lyrics accompanied by music known as trova. I had the pleasure of seeing Ferrer perform some years back here in Miami and the first thing he said when he came on stage was "Thanks for coming out to hear my music, which is not played here or in Cuba."

His cd is one of my favorites because of the ingenuity of his words. He takes on what he sees as wrong and through veiled innuendo and double entendre makes his point.

If you ever get a chance to hear Pedro Luis Ferrer's music, do so. You will not be disappointed.

Posted by Val Prieto at December 15, 2004 06:23 AM

Comments

Ferrer los tiene bien puesto. "Abuelo Paco" is my favorite.

Posted by: Yoan Gustavo at December 15, 2004 10:37 AM


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