Shakira, the renowned Colombian singer, has shared her perspective as an immigrant in the United States in a recent interview with the BBC. Reflecting on her arrival in the country with only 19 years, the artist remembered how her musical dream led her to move to Miami in the 90s. In his adaptation process, he resorted to the literature of figures such as Leonard Cohen, Walt Whitman and Bob Dylan to learn English and develop his style as a composer.
At 48, the interpreter of Hips Don’t Lie He has spoken publicly about the challenges facing the Latin community, especially after Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. Since the position assumed this year, immigration policies have hardened significantly, generating a climate of fear among immigrantsaccompanied by ICE raids that have caused protests in cities such as Los Angeles. “Living like this is distressing,” said Shakira, calling on unity and the defense of human rights.
During his speech at the Grammy Awards, where he received the award for the best Latin pop album for Women no longer crydedicated the award to immigrantsensuring that “they are loved, valuable and that he will always fight with them.” This gesture was widely celebrated by his followers and by defenders of migratory rights, who see in Shakira a powerful voice in times of tension.
The artist is not alone. Other musicians, such as Olivia Rodrigo, Kehlani and Tom Morello, have also expressed their rejection of recent raids and military measures in California. Rodrigo, for example, denounced inhuman treatment towards immigrants and expressed his support for protestsstating that “the angels would not exist without them.” These statements reflect a growing movement in the music industry that seeks to protect and give visibility to the most vulnerable communities in the country.
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