Gerardo Hernández Nordelo, one of the well-known five Cuban spies and coordinator of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR), expressed how much he admires the singer and sonero Cándido Fabré, who in his opinion "does not live in fear."
In his Facebook account, Hernández highlighted not only Fabré's artistic talent, but also his brave character and firmness in expressing opinions, regardless of the place or situation.
"I admire him for his art and everything else, but I admire him more because he 'does not eat fear,' and he is not a 'chameleon,' he says what he thinks, here, there, and wherever. Thank you, Maestro Candido Fabré!" wrote Hernandez.
These statements come in a context where Cándido Fabré, known for his fervent support of the government and the ideals of Fidel Castro, has sparked controversy due to his opinions on the power outages in Cuba.
First, he said that they bother him, that they are inhumane, but when his words went viral, he corrected his statements. In a radio interview, he stated that blackouts can have a positive side, as they teach us to adapt to adverse circumstances.
The artist has been criticized for downplaying the energy crisis the country is facing. He even composed a song titled "Between blackout and brighten" that describes the daily experiences during the frequent power outages.
Fabré uses a colloquial and humorous language in his songs, always avoiding going too far with political themes, as he is aware of the boundaries in a country where freedom of expression is not well regarded.
Hernández's admiration for Fabré is based on his willingness to express what he thinks. He even claims that the singer does not care about the consequences and that he is "not chameleonic," but the evidence in the press following the musician's frequent statements says otherwise.
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