“We’re very happy, because these are very difficult times for production, but we have received 13 nominations, which we didn’t expect, because there are many high-quality albums submitted,” Egrem’s executive producer, Elsida Gonzalez, told Prensa Latina Radio.

“We have several categories: instrumental, songwriting, contemporary song, sound—a category that is always much debated—design, and son tradition, she said.

“I want to highlight,” she added, “some wonderful young women called Labios de Maria, with their work Travesia, who have performed versions of songs by Israel Rojas and Buena Fe, in the styles of son, changui, and bolero. It’s truly a beautiful piece of work.”

Regarding the work done amidst the country’s difficult economic conditions, Gonzalez responded that it was all thanks to the collaboration of the artists who have helped and chosen to remain with the record label.

“They have made it possible to release 15 albums, some audiovisual productions, and singles, and—truly—the effort has been theirs, and we are deeply grateful for their trust,” she expressed.

Regarding expectations for this edition, she said, “Almost always when we are in the worst of times, we find something we didn’t have, and I think we are going to have a great time.” “It’s going to be an atypical Cubadisco, but it will take place, and that’s the most important thing,” she concluded.

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