To introduce David Blanco there are more than enough elements : known is his passing through the Children’s and Youth’s Symphony orchestras, by the group of singer Gerardo Alfonso , on the Moncada group … Worthy of several prizes before and after creating his own band , it is difficult to catalog him exclusively . Trumpeter ? ? Singer? ? Keyboardist? ? Producer? ? Arranger? ? Composer? ? Cuban. I think you would feel more comfortable with that description, because “it is to be one of the facts I am proudest of.”
He advocates for diversity, stands for a culture of peace and the struggle for gender equality. To this end, he joined the Network of Artists UNite and developed a campaign for non-violence against women and girls, along Doctor Julio César González Pagés , coordinator of the African American Network and Masculinity ( RIAM ) . His efforts in this regard make him one of the favorites to get the recognition Men for Equality, which will be awarded soon in our country.
Although many identify him by his voice and his peculiar projection on scenarios, the musician confessed to OnCuba that being a singer “was the last letter of the cards. I became that because no one else showed up and the band members proposed it to me. Until then I wanted to be the leader of the group, being in the piano, keyboard, make songs for people, but there wasn’t an interpreter and as a result I started my first demos “.
So he made his debut on April 27, 2001, “very nervous, because I was very shy, but it helped me and took out other potential from within myself.”
Since then, he’s a musician who cultivates diverse genres but with a hallmark. “Actually, I’m the result of my time as a teenager rocker. I argued with my parents because of the noise, they were trying to educate me in the broadest sense. ”
Then he left the stage of rebellious youth, and began to take everything more seriously, played with Geraldo Alfonso, from whom he learned that “you can work on variety, not everything has to be pure, with the same chord or equal timbre. ”
“Eventually I discovered that while the U.S. music and England had influenced me, Cuban had something that caught me, mainly traditional, Latin jazz … and so you’re making yourself. ”
After he reached maturity in his career, he started planning for the betterment of society: “If you have a microphone in hand and the chance to reach thousands of people who receive you with affection, you must give a positive and denouncing message”.
“When I met my friend Julio Cesar and he proposed me to conduct the campaign for non-violence, I felt great, as there are many problems in this cause in Cuba, but not come to light. If you research and you start to give workshops, you discover that is hidden there. ”
One of the most common types of abuse in our country is domestic, mostly against women and girls, hence he focused on it. “I don’t develop the project on specific dates, but in all my concerts I call to reflection and I think people understand, I am a defender of that fun must be responsible.”
That desire to do something for the progress David is inexplicable, innate. “When Julio invited me, we started working with a great desire in our tour, in concerts … today we also offer workshops, conferences, all to educate through art.”
“One thing in our favor is the coverage provided to this endeavor, inside and outside the island I am sure they will continue to fight as long as there is violence and I have the strength to combat it.”
But this is not the first time that he is involved in projects with a similar profile: in 2006 he was in the campaign against HIV. “What made me do it that time was the sad memory of Freddie Mercury’s death from the disease, he was my favorite singer. I tried to convey a sense of protection and positivity towards people with AIDS, because most young people listen to their favorite teachers, parents and artists. ”
“Now I am preparing for a workshop of medicine that goes into session next month in the Conventions Center. I was invited to make a presentation on how music can heal the physical and even society diseases. , Or otherwise”
And precisely because of this ability of art, according to Blanco, that we must think what is happening in our country with musical productions. “They also talk about what we are, and sometimes do not communicate anything good. The art world has always been a reflection of reality or a review of yours , that’s why I try to give hope , to make and sing smart , sensitive lyrics. ”
On his new plans, the young artist says: “I filmed a concert at the Karl Marx that is now being edited and negotiating with the record companies. Also, I’m preparing a new album with the beat I use at the moment, is electronic- but you will feel the electronic wave of the ’80s in the U.S. and Britain. It is that style but with Cuban identity. ”
“The good thing is that Cuba is a fusion. We have always been very influential in the U.S., the political problems there, but the cultural similarity is undeniable. We are very close and we could do more if there were not many political obstacles that nobody understands. “
