While fully supportive of the Cuban Revolution, Milanés was critical of some aspects of the Cuban regime. He took official positions but allegedly avoided participating in pro-government campaigns; on January 25, 2007, he signed a petition supporting Puerto Rico's independence from the United States of America.
A number of artists have performed with him; among them Silvio Rodríguez, Joaquín Sabina, Ana Belén, Lilia Vera, Joan Manuel Serrat, Víctor Manuel, etc. Among his songs, "Yolanda", "Yo me quedo", "Amo a esta isla", "Yo pisaré las calles nuevamente", "Para Vivir", and "El breve espacio en que no estás" are especially well-known.
Since his first recording ("Versos sencillos de José Martí" in 1973), he issued more than 40 solo records, and many more in collaboration with other artists from Cuba, elsewhere in Latin America, and Spain.
The heyday of his creativity occurred probably in the early 1980s, with his records "El guerrero", "Yo me quedo", and "Comienzo y final de una verde mañana".
Verdad Amarga
Pablo Milanés Lyrics
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Aunque me duela el alma
No quiero que despu
és
Me acuses de traición
These opening lyrics of "Verdad Amarga" by Pablo Milanés set the tone for a song about the difficult task of telling someone a painful truth. Milanés reveals that he must tell this person the truth even though it hurts him deeply. He wants to avoid being accused of betraying this person by keeping the truth from them. The use of the word "verdad" (truth) suggests an honesty and sincerity that Milanés values even though it may cause discomfort for himself and others.
The song continues with Milanés revealing the truth - he has fallen out of love with this person. He describes the pain of knowing that they will be hurt by this admission but he ultimately believes that honesty and facing the truth are more important than pretending to love someone. The final lines, "Prefiero ser sincero/ A vivir en engaño" (I prefer to be sincere/ than to live in deception) express Milanés' commitment to being truthful, even when it is difficult.
"Verdad Amarga" is a beautiful and poignant song that explores the complexities of human relationships and the importance of honesty, even when it hurts.
Writer(s): Consuelo Velazquez
Contributed by Luke O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vivi Muñoz A
Adios querido Pablo...se apagó tu voz, pero tu arte, tu legado y el amor que nos dejaste, vivirán por siempre.❤
Edith Espinoza
Gracias por permitir escuchar al GRAN PABLO ❤ ❤. DONDE TE ENCUENTRES ABRAZOS ❤
Edith Espinoza
Sigo escuchando tu voz. QUE 🎶 HERMOSO 💚 TEMA
TERTULIA LATINA CRONOLOGIA
FELIZ NOCHE TREMENDA ESTA INTERPRETACION DE ESTE CLASICO DEL BOLERO. GRACIAS PABLO DESDE VENEZUELA
Hugo Fuentes
Pablo querido, hasta siempre, gracias por tanta belleza consecuente
Robert Puente
Everything in this guy's hand becomes better. Para vivir is amazing
Robert Puente
RIP Maestro
Aleby Landaeta Yo tengo un amigo que me ama.
Excelente interpretación!
Cyrus The Great
una cosa interesante de Pablo Milanes y cuando interpreta esta musica es que el fue heredero de un Ritmo Antiguo Cubano llamado Filin.Esto que oyen no es bolero si no Filin.Por la gran mayoria de su Carrera el nunca fue cantante de trova siempre apadrino el Filin el cual havia muerto como muchos otros ritmos luego de la llegada de la revolucion.Omara Portuondo es otra que siguio con este estilo.Saludos
pablo torres
En este género de la canción latinoamericana hay un Lucho Gatica, un Roberto Ledesma, pero también hay un Pablo Milanés como cantantes
También hay un Juan Neri, José Feliciano, Roberto Viera... pero también hay un Martin Rojas como guitarrista