Porno Para Ricardo is as open about their resistance to communism as is possible under the ruthless Castro dictatorship, and often reinvents popular communist slogans to send a greater message of freedom. They consider themselves political independents, with no interest in participating in the Party and with a strong desire to exercise freedom of expression.
Porno para Ricardo formed in 1998, and has continued to mock and attack the Castro regime. Because the band is not allowed to play openly in Cuba, it has been limited to performing and recording its songs in warehouses or private homes.
Though the government’s stance on Aguila and his band is well-known, the band’s followers willingly risk arrest and imprisonment to listen to them. Despite the danger involved, “Porno” continues to be known and admired by a small but dedicated following on the communist island, a following that is beginning to grow. Perhaps it is that by supporting Aguila, his fans are able to express their discontent with the oppressive Cuban regime.
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