For Cuban announcer Frank Abel, the bond between the Cuban public and their artists is very close. When someone is out of the spotlight for a while, people feel their absence keenly.
In the program "Destino Tolk", with which he signed a contract a few weeks ago and works on every Monday, Frank Abel, drawing from his own experience, mentioned that "one must keep in mind that when a Cuban artist arrives here (referring to Miami) and is reintroduced to the audience, they are emotionally very grateful."
"The Cuban public loves their artists dearly. For the Cuban public, artists are very accessible because Cuban artists, with few exceptions, don't have special privileges. So, you have to walk the streets like everyone else, as an ordinary citizen, and you frequently interact with the public," the announcer explained.
A Cherished Relationship
It is precisely because of this close relationship that, according to Frank Abel, "when you disappear, the public misses you and wants to see you again." In his opinion, one of the things Cubans love most is when artists they thought had vanished reappear.
Following the controversial interview he gave on "Destino Tolk," Frank Abel's career in Miami has surged. Although he received many criticisms, even from other artists, the support from the public who remember him from his radio and television shows in Cuba was immense, especially on social media.
Frank Abel on Cuban Artists and Their Public
In light of Frank Abel's insights on the relationship between Cuban artists and their audience, here are some common questions and answers that delve deeper into this topic.
Why does the Cuban public feel so connected to their artists?
The Cuban public feels connected to their artists because of the artists' accessibility and frequent interactions with the public. Without special privileges, artists live as ordinary citizens and often engage with their audience in everyday settings.
How do Cuban artists feel when reintroduced to their audience in Miami?
Cuban artists feel emotionally grateful when reintroduced to their audience in Miami. The warm reception and strong emotional connection with the public mean a lot to them.
What impact did Frank Abel's interview on "Destino Tolk" have on his career?
Frank Abel's interview on "Destino Tolk" reignited his career in Miami. Despite facing criticisms, he received substantial support from the public, especially on social media, who remember him from his radio and television programs in Cuba.