Billboard cover stars and prominent Venezuelan artists Lele Pons, Elena Rose, Danny Ocean, Mau y Ricky, and Nacho have come together to discuss the state of their home country. They share the influences of Venezuela in their music, including 'venequia', 'hotel caracas' and “CARACAS EN EL 2000”. Together, they emphasize the need for support for Venezuelan artists, the role of social media in their activism, and more.
Sigal Ratner-Arias:
Hello, I'm Sigal Ratner-Arias, editor of Billboard Español. Today we have the honor of having Nacho with us.
Nacho:
I have never been willing to give up on Venezuela. You are a beautiful example of unity, but that applies to this generation.
Sigal Ratner-Arias:
Danny Ocean.
Danny Oceano:
Venezuela is tired, exhausted, we need change, and I think everyone knows it to prosper.
Sigal Ratner-Arias:
Mau and Ricky.
Mau and Ricky:
There are real threats, serious, very complicated things are happening. This isn't as easy as people think, man. This is what we are fighting for. It's worth it.
Sigal Ratner-Arias:
Elena Rosa.
Elena Rosa:
Our music, our words, a hug, do you understand? It can give people hope; because I really don't want any Venezuelan to give up without seeing their country alive.
Sigal Ratner-Arias:
And Lele Pons.
Lele Pons:
Now, that is our power, communication, so that the entire world, not just Venezuela, knows what is happening.
Sigal Ratner-Arias:
All the Venezuelan artists who have stood out worldwide with their music, or in the case of Lele, as a content creator on social networks. And they have also used their voice to talk about causes close to them, such as the current political crisis in Venezuela after the presidential elections on July 28. Together they will share their views on the rise of Venezuelan artists in the music scene. and as role models.
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