«It hurts what happens in Nicaragua»

The singer Luis Enrique has become one of the most iconic figures in romantic sauce in Spanish thanks to successes such as I don’t know tomorrow either Desperatethat they have earned him the title of «The Prince of Salsa». However, beyond music, the Nicaraguan artist cannot avoid talking about the difficult situation his country is going through.

«A Nicaraguan of the World»

Luis Enrique left Nicaragua at age 15, but continues to feel deeply linked to his country. «I am Nicaraguan of the world,» I said with pride, making it clear that, although he has built his career internationally, his identity and roots remain intact.

In an interview with the Voice of Americathe singer expressed concern about the reality that many Nicaraguans face in his native country, governed for more than a decade by Daniel Ortega and currently in the midst of deep a socio-political crisis.

«It hurts what hurts them and I suffer what they suffer,» he said. Although he avoided going into political details, he acknowledges that being Nicaraguan outside the country does not prevent him from feeling the suffering of his people. «The fact of not living there does not mean that he does not feel it, that he does not suffer it,» he added, reflecting the permanent connection he maintains with his land.

The interpreter of I don’t know tomorrow He also highlighted the strength of the Nicaraguan people and was hopeful that things can change in the Central American country. «Our people have gone through many things, but always find a way to get ahead. It is a country full of talent, culture and love,» he said.

Music as shelter

Despite the difficult situation facing his country, Luis Enrique has found in music a way to stay connected to his people. «Music is a shelter, a way of expressing ourselves when words sometimes do not reach,» he said. With his last single, The photothe singer continues to bet on stories that connect and that, in some way, reflect universal emotions.

«It is about the story of a couple who starts very much in love and swearing that, through love, they felt that everything could happen,» he explained about their new song. However, he indicated that «as happens in many relationships, routine, appearances and distractions end up moving them away» and that is where that first photo that was taken.

«They always return to see that first photo where everything was true,» said the artist, highlighting how nostalgia and memories can keep a love alive that, in reality, is no longer the same.

The evolution of sauce

Beyond the work in which he is immersed now, Luis Enrique is also a first -line witness of the evolution of salsa, a genre that, in his opinion, has managed to reinvent himself, despite the dominance of urban music. «I think people come, an important relay comes, people who have been working this genre for many years and that had not had the possibility of presenting,» he said with optimism.

In his case, the artist emphasized the importance of staying faithful to his essence without fear of exploring new sounds. «I want to be the musician I am, to be the interpreter I am, dare to do the things I have done and do, and above all continue to learn while being me,» he said. And although he acknowledges that the music industry is constantly evolving, he insists that the most important thing is authenticity. «If I had been carried away by what the industry says, I wouldn’t be here talking to you,» he resigned.

Your contribution to music

The artist, winner of three Latin Grammy and one American awards, has also ventured into other musical genres. «I made a folk music album with my brothers from C4 Trio, in 2019 we won two Grammys with that,» he recalled that music is a constant exploration field. «I am very convinced when doing these things, but I always wonder if the song represents me and if I can take it coherence,» he added.

When asked about possible collaborations with artists from other genres, he admits that he does not have a particular name in mind, but leaves the door open to any possibility: «I love exploration, but everything depends on what song it is and if I see myself in that style of music.»

Luis Enrique defends that the sauce, throughout history, has shown that it can transcend generations and cultural barriers. According to him, I don’t know tomorrowone of his most emblematic songs is proof of this. «That phrase is applicable to everything: to your family, to your partner, to your work,» he reflected, recognizing how his music has echoed in different stages of his audience’s life.

With The photoLuis Enrique continues to bet on stories that connect, for letters that have something to say and a sound that, although it evolves, does not lose its essence.

His career, he said, «is testimony that music, when it is genuine, always finds its place.» And for him, the challenge is to continue making music with the same passion that has characterized him since his beginnings. Without losing the connection with his audience and while, as he says, «an explorer of sounds and emotions.»

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