Haydée Milanés reveals the reality of artists in Cuba: "We face a lot of pressure to express what we really think."

Cuban singer Haydée Milanés highlighted the complex reality faced by artists on the island, where "there is a lot of pressure to express what we truly think."

In a recent interview with EFE in Mexico City, the renowned artist and daughter of the legendary singer Pablo Milanés shared that she faced difficulties in expressing herself freely, even on social media, which ultimately led her to leave the country.

"In Cuba, we artists have faced significant pressure to express our true thoughts. While I denounced what was happening on my social media, I also faced the consequences. Doors were closed to me, and in the end, I had to leave Cuba because the situation became unbearable. Living abroad has allowed me to express myself more freely, although there is always a lingering fear," he explained.

Haydée reflected on the political situation in the Caribbean nation.

"I admire those inside and outside of Cuba who continue to speak out and seek change. Social media has been key in bringing visibility to what is happening," said the artist based in Miami, who also stated, "I don't see an opening as long as the current regime remains in power."

The singer stated that "for there to be real change, there must be democracy and free elections, something that has not happened in 65 years."

"The Cuban people deserve the freedom to make their own decisions and thrive without fear," he concluded.

During the interview, in light of the upcoming release of her new EP "Réquiem para un amor" scheduled for November 8, the singer stated that her father's music has played a fundamental role in her life.

The release of her EP, which includes the singles "Tu nombre" and "Dime si en sí," aims not only to reflect the artist's musical identity, blending Cuban roots with other genres, but also to convey a message of hope and freedom in the challenging context of contemporary Cuba.

On October 20th, Haydée sent a powerful and emotional message regarding the serious situation facing the island and denounced the inefficacy and indifference of the regime, which, in her words, only seeks to maintain absolute power at the expense of the suffering of the people.

"There are no words left to describe how bad things are in Cuba," Milanés expressed on his Facebook profile, referring to the issues plaguing the Caribbean nation, such as food shortages, the collapse of the healthcare system, and the energy crisis.