Creator of "Los Lucas" sends message to Cuban television after Bebeshito's concert in Miami

Cruzata prefaced the message with the phrase "That's why they can't stand me," a line that features prominently in most of her Facebook posts and emphasizes that her sincerity takes precedence over everything else.

Oniel Bebeshito © Facebook/La Familia Cubana
Oniel BebeshitoPhoto © Facebook/La Familia Cubana

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Orlando Cruzata, creator of the legendary music program "Los Lucas," sent a message to Cuban television, urging them not to overlook the successful concert of reggaeton artist Bebeshito in Miami.

"Tomorrow, Cuban news outlets should feature these images on their front pages. It's not just an artistic event; it's a historical and social milestone, well beyond ideological or political inclinations," Cruzata wrote on Facebook, accompanied by an image showing some of the thousands of people who attended the concert held at Pitbull Stadium this Saturday.

"A Cuban is its protagonist; it doesn't matter what the future holds, or what comes next. It's their right and choice. Today, for him, there is an event in Florida that the majority of the world of popular music is watching. Bebeshito... from Cuba. And that deserves respect," he added.

Cruzata opened the message with the phrase "That's why they can't stand me," which headlines most of his posts on Facebook. This emphasizes that his sincerity comes before everything else, even though he often speaks uncomfortable truths for the Cuban cultural authorities.

Facebook Capture/Orlando Los Lucas

Orlando Cruzata, the creator and director of "Los Lucas" since the show's inception in the distant year of 1997, has recently faced challenges in his relationship with Cuban Television.

In February 2023, he publicly denounced his exclusion from the Annual Balance Meeting of the Musical Programs Division of Cuban Television, an event he usually attended regularly. Cruzata viewed this exclusion as an attempt to silence his critiques and opinions regarding the management of that division.

The Cuban reggaeton artist Oniel Bebeshito achieved a historic milestone on December 28 by filling the Pitbull Stadium in Miami, a venue with a capacity of 20,000 people.

This event has marked a significant turning point not only in the artist's career but also for Cuban urban music, as it is the first time a solo singer has performed at such a large stadium in the United States.

The performer delivered an unforgettable show for their fans, featuring top-notch production that included lights, visual effects, and a repertoire that thrilled the audience.

One of the most moving moments of the evening was the tribute to El Taiger, with whom Bebeshito collaborated on "Marca Mandarina" and "El Punto."

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