Music to their ears...

What has been all over the news this week (thanks, Maria Elvira Live for extensive interviews and reports,) has been the concert in Cuba headed by Colombian poprock idol Juanes along with Miguel Bose, Olga Tañón, and more. The purpose was accompanied really by no political agenda, though this was disputed by immigrants from Cuba residing all over the world ranging from the 40 years of age onward. They disputed that this would only fuel the Castro regime. The show was enjoyed by predominantly youthful crowd who was overwhelmed with the once in a lifetime experience of seeing a mainstream artist(after this courageous show, which was titled "Paz Sin Fronteras"/Peace Without Borders," hopefully it will not be the last.)

How could anyone in their right mind oppose this? The oppressed people have a right to see,breathe, and listen to all that live music has to offer. To hear the uplifting rythms of artists is something that the Cuban people, scarce income and who do not have much technology at their fingertips as we in the U.S. do, is something they have probably only dreamt of. Did I mention the masses walked to the show? No guagua would transport them there. The footage that was shown on the television of the concert was enough to perplex those that have the freedom,(and I emphasize FREEDOM) to attend as many shows as they want a year, or a month,even.

Bottom line: This had to happen. Rumor has it that Placido Domingo wants to next. Looks like our elders do not always know what's best.