The artist performed a number with Mujeres del Viento Florido. Likewise, he invited the Chilean folklorist “Chabelita” Fuentes.
Chilean-Mexican artist Mon Laferte was one of the artists responsible for opening the Olmuue Huazo Festival. It brought to the stage the Mexican group Mujeres del Viento Florido and the historical Chilean folklorist Chaberita Fuentes.
at a press conference in the voice of silver tataLaferte says: It immediately occurred to me to invite the women of the flower wind I’m planning to do a concert in New York in February.”
Likewise, he also emphasized the style of the Waso Festival, noting that he wanted to invite Fuentes with the idea that he could contribute to Chilean folklore. “We felt it would be a good opportunity to create this connection between Chile and Mexico.” he explained.
In a conversation with BioBioChile, the historical folklorist emphasized that she met an interpreter beautiful through Cantra de Chile.
“She and the singer got together at SCD, so they coexisted. The idea started to pop up that I could do a show with her.” said.
“He called me and invited me. he sent me some songs and asked me to learn them Because I don’t know folklore. I sent her three songs and she chose one of her songs that she played at her festival,” he said.
Similarly, the artist said that appearing in Pattagal was “an intense feeling. Imagine being invited by the great star of Montserrat. I felt a special affection for her, as if she were my granddaughter. she’s lovely.”
Matilde “Chabelita” Fuentes has over 70 years of experience and is recognized as a living human treasure.She also commemorated his birthday, this year she was born on March 14th. The day begins to be commemorated as Chilean Singer’s Day.
Regarding that recognition, Fuentes said that the concert appearance was “amazing. It’s heaven, heaven here. It’s rewarding. I’m happy. Everything I have now is God’s gift.” It was to close the race and finish. ”
“The public was very kind and friendly. I’m so impressed, it’s an honor.” he added again.
Likewise, Fuentes reveals the feeling of being recognized in life, saying,Recognition is useless when you’re gone I am very well, I am very grateful. “
Presentation that creates space
In this same media conversation, Leticia Gallardo Martinez, director of Mujeres del Viento Florido’s band, highlighted the opportunity to travel from Guajaca to Chile. It will be the first time they leave Mexico as a group.
“We are so far from our own country, so it is very good to get to know Chile. Accompanying Mon in that moment is a great experience Coming to share our music, the musical essence of Guajaca, was a beautiful experience for us,” she said.
Likewise, he said, “Generally Mexico is known for its mariachi and northern music. There are many quality bands out there. Like many places in the world, we want to bring the essence.
Regarding Laferte’s invitation to the festival, Gallardo emphasized:Generate space with Mon accompanying In this case, we come to your country, Chile, to give back by doing our best. That’s music. “
“She’s a great human being. We love it and keep the part. She is an artist who inspired us and accompanies us at this time the band’s music is very limited and there are few opportunities,” he stressed.
he also explained that This group is made up of women from various indigenous groups “In general, the role of women is still very prominent. This amounts to double or triple the discrimination women face in the community.”
“When you see 20 women playing an instrument today, it wasn’t like that a few years ago. Sending the message to the world that women can decide what to do. If Mong accompanies him, we will take it as such,” she explained.
Furthering her statement, Gallardo said: “We certainly don’t know much about the feminist movement, but we want women to make their own decisions. Women make their own decisions, be happy, and don’t have to be another statistic in what’s going on in today’s society. ” .
Source: Biobiochile
