After El Micha stormed out of an interview on the “El Toro Loco Show” in Miami when questioned about his trips to Cuba, his reaction went viral on social media. However, opinions among Cubans have been split. While some agree with El Micha and argue that artists should not be mixed with politics, others have criticized the singer, seeing his stance as a way of supporting the Cuban regime and turning his back on the exile community.
“We need to stop the nonsense and instead of creating content with all this, we should support and unite artists so Cuban music can reach higher levels. We shouldn't get stuck in politics; none of us are or should be involved in what happens in an entire country. I know how bad Cuba is, but saying that anywhere won't change anything,” wrote fellow artist Alier El Kilate on his Instagram.
Other netizens echoed similar sentiments: “90% of Cubans are El Micha. Let's stop the hypocrisy already”; “If someone doesn't think like them, they judge and crush them, just like the government did to us. All these interviewers fake an extreme patriotic sentiment on social media at the expense of artists; do something yourselves”; “Cuba isn't like this because of El Micha. Cuba is like this because of people who believed in that regime 50 years ago and defended it.”
On the flip side, El Micha’s reaction also drew harsh criticism on social media, some with insults: “You coward, double-faced, bootlicker, big for nothing, communist. If you truly love your people, advocate for them; it’s the least you can do, you scoundrel. No one's asking for anything else, you traitor”; “Micha, you’re not crazy at all. You’re just another sellout, dragged and broke”; “This Micha is a huge snitch for the Cuban government. Stay in Cuba, coward.”
One of the most poignant responses to El Micha came from musician Kamankola through some verses: “I too left a house, left a mother and a dream, and a grandmother who, dying, asked me to return / I too put my face, put my faith and my pain, and the anger and resentment anchored in my soul is the bullet and the weapon standing up to terror / Exile is respected, respecting its banishment, not being like the strings and puppets...”
Reactions to El Micha's Interview in Miami
The controversial interview of El Micha in Miami has stirred various questions and discussions among Cubans. Here are some common queries and their answers:
Why did El Micha leave the interview?
El Micha left the interview after being questioned about his trips to Cuba, which seemed to upset him.
What are the divided opinions among Cubans regarding El Micha’s reaction?
Some Cubans believe that artists should not be intertwined with political matters, while others think El Micha's stance supports the Cuban regime and neglects the exile community.
How did other artists and netizens respond to El Micha’s interview?
Responses varied, with some artists and netizens supporting El Micha and others harshly criticizing him, even using insults.
What was Kamankola's response to El Micha?
Kamankola responded with poignant verses, emphasizing respect for exile and criticizing those who act like puppets.