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Versión de Sergio Vargas sobre la controversia en el homenaje a Luis Días
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Versión de Sergio Vargas sobre la controversia en el homenaje a Luis Días

Context of Controversy Surrounding Luis Díaz

Incident Overview

  • The speaker addresses an incident perceived as opportunistic, which arose during a tribute to Luis Díaz, described as the finest folklorist in Dominican history.
  • Emphasis is placed on the importance of listening to the complete documentary to understand the context of remarks made about Luis Díaz.

Apology and Clarification

  • The speaker expresses regret for any offense caused to Díaz's family or community due to misinterpretation of their comments. They acknowledge that life consists of both virtues and defects.
  • Acknowledgment is given to various individuals in the community, highlighting a sense of camaraderie and respect among peers.

Misrepresentation and Future Plans

Concerns About Editing

  • The speaker criticizes how their words were edited out of context, suggesting that a full view would reveal respectful commentary on Luis Díaz's character.
  • There’s a reflection on what could have been if Díaz had exercised more prudence in his career choices, hinting at missed opportunities for greater success.

Personal Reflections

  • The speaker asserts their honesty and commitment to truthfulness in discussions about past experiences within the music industry since the 1980s. They plan to write a book titled "Lo que vieron mis ojos," sharing personal observations from their career.

Acknowledgment of Industry Challenges

Recognition of Struggles

  • A somber acknowledgment is made regarding many artists from previous decades facing hardships such as illness and financial instability despite earlier successes. This highlights systemic issues within the industry affecting artists' well-being.

Tribute to Luis Díaz

  • The speaker pays posthumous tribute to Luis Díaz while reiterating that they will not retract statements made about him, emphasizing that these reflect reality rather than disrespectful commentary. They express sorrow over how certain behaviors contributed negatively to Diaz's life outcomes.
Video description

Sergio Vargas dio su versión sobre la controversia generada luego de que, en medio de un evento en homenaje a Luis Días, celebrado por Indotel, dijera cosas impublicables del fenecido folclorista, compositor y cantante, generando reacciones de su hija y otros artistas. En su intervención, Vargas reconoció que Luis Días fue su mentor, quien le enseñó a cantar merengue y a tocar guitarra, pero luego hizo referencia a aspectos personales de su vida.