On the occasion of the celebration of the Independence Day of the United States, Willy Chirino He shared through his social networks, as usual, a congratulatory message.
“Happy 4th of July to everyone who loves the United States of America like me,” he wrote early Tuesday along with an image of a photo of himself and an American flag superimposed.
The previous year, the famous Cuban interpreter celebrated the date thanking “live in the best country in the world“.
In 2019, he celebrated American Independence Day with a concert in Hialeah with his compatriot Albita Rodríguez.
Willy Chirino, who turned 76 last April, arrived in Miami in 1961 as part of Operation Pedro Pan when he was only 14 years old. A year later he was reunited with his parents.
An iconic figure of Cuban exile and music, who has provided a voice and has been the soundtrack for generations of so many compatriots, Willy Chirino has repeatedly expressed gratitude to the country that welcomed him as a teenager and where he has made his successful artistic career. and built the family that brings him so much happiness.
“Every day I thank the old man for having had that vision of getting us out of Cuba when he did, so to have been able to come to this country when I arrived and enjoy living in the United States“, he said three years ago in an interview with CubaNet.
In January, the Miami Museum of History opened the exhibition “Willy Chirino: 50 years of music“, with a collection of documents, personal objects, awards and photos, in recognition of the legacy and career of the renowned Cuban singer-songwriter.
The 50 years of his artistic career were celebrated with concerts in Miami and Colombia.
