Juan Manuel Serrat: “The word solidarity has been undervalued lately”

Montevideo, November 21 (EFE). – Spanish singer-songwriter Joan Manuel Serrat affirmed on Monday that “the word solidarity has been undervalued lately” and encouraged “the fight for justice and freedom that we must fight every day”, in the framework of the work. From his visits to Uruguay on his latest tour “El vicio de cantar 1965-2022”.

Sirat, who made these statements on the occasion of receiving the International Prize for the Struggle for Human Rights and Solidarity, awarded by the Mario Benedetti Foundation, emphasized that “the struggle for human rights is the struggle for oneself” and that “if we do not do this” if we do not maintain a position defensively, we will lose justice.”

Likewise, the Spanish singer confirmed that he felt “honored” at receiving an award named after a friend with whom he shared “life risks” in the past and a “very successful” recording project, and lamented the recent losses. both Benedetti himself and Eduardo Galeano, among others.

“I have many reasons to love Uruguay, I have lost many more friends than I would like here,” the artist admitted, wondering that although these recent concerts evoke an emotional charge and “very strong memories,” the audience has to put it to rest. aside for a moment. moment to enjoy.

Regarding his farewell tour, Sirat said that he feels “excited” because with the shortening of the session, emotions come with “more strength,” and he said that his retirement “comes at an appropriate time,” although he confirmed that he still has a physical “I like to continue on stage.”

This Tuesday, Sirat will perform his last concert in Uruguay, which will be held at the Centenario Stadium, and on Wednesday he will receive the title of Dr. Honoris Causa from the University of the Republic (Udelar), a ceremony that will take place in the hall and will be broadcast live on YouTube.

Along with Serrat, the Munduruku tribe in Brazil is also recognized for the prize, which resists the invasion of loggers who cut down trees on their land.

The Mario Benedetti Foundation Prize was first awarded in 2013 to Lakota American activist Leonard Peltier.

Jurist Mariana Mota, Professor Bella Herrera, teacher Miguel Soler, Brazilian theologian Leonardo Bove, Nicaraguan poet Ernesto Cardinal, journalist Guillermo Chevlet, Chilean poet and activist Raul Zurita and Movimento de Colombia are victims of state crimes. EFE

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