This isn't about music, it's about 'freedom': Why songs chanted at Cuba protests matter

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Where did the songs and slogans chanted at Cuba protests come from?

The music video has garnered over 7 million views and continues to be chanted in protests both in Cuba and Florida.Estefan in collaboration with the Foundation for Human Rights in Cuba, a nonprofit group, released the music video to Libertad Tuesday. However Estefan, born in Cuba, said they've been working on the video for months. In May, the video was shot in Cuba, with individual people capturing footage in secret to avoid repercussions from the government, Estefan told USA TODAY.

Throughout the song, images of Cuban people in their homes, in protests and fighting in the street are played. Lyrics mention silence is the"enemy of liberty" and"every human being deserves freedom." The song also references the Cuban government using"force" to silence people.

 

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The songs and slogans chanted by Cuban protesters must come from CIA which masterminded the protest. Notorious for trouble making, CIA is good at inciting ptotests aimed at overthrowing foreign governments disliked by US. An effective way to foil CIA attempts is to stand firm.

Freedom? The NY Times says freedom is anti government word

you want to tax them for being better at doing things?

you do nothing you want to tax richer people, for being more diligent and smarter?

if you want a a house why don't you do it you expect it to be owned but you do nothing you don't need to go through the payment for several years? then somebody have a house, after going through these you want to tax them? they are just smarter than you

good luck

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