The singer commented on accusations of religious intolerance in changing the lyrics of the song axé
Daniela Mercurio sent a message to Claudia Leitte on the controversy involving the singer for taking the name of the orixá “Iemanjá” from the song Crab and replace with “Yeshua”, the name of Jesus in some Christian religions.
“Art is not religion, art is art […] Even if you don’t belong to religion, you could sing without any problem because you are an artist, you are not preaching up there with the trio or on stage […] Maybe make some choices, choose songs that talk about other themes”, said Mercury in an interview with the PSNotícias portal.
The singer was keen to point out that she is friends with Leitte and that the singer could explain why she feels the need to change the names in the lyrics.
“I don’t like controversy or public lynching or putting anyone in this internet court, which discusses things in a very superficial way,” the singer added.
Complaint to the MP-BA and declarations
Complaint for change of song lyrics Crab came to light after the singer’s performances in Salvador and Recife. The Public Prosecutor of Bahia (MP-BA) ordered the singer to submit clarifications on the replacement. Wanted by EstadaoThe singer’s team has not commented on the case. The space remains open.
Prosecutor Lívia Sant’Anna Vaz, in charge of the investigation, has scheduled a public hearing for January 27, at 2 pm, in the auditorium of the MP-BA headquarters, in the Nazaré neighborhood of Salvador. Also, the composers of the music Crab You will also be heard to provide more details about the context of the work and its modification.
Before her show at the Virada Salvador Festival, in December 2024, Claudia Leitte commented publicly on the case for the first time. “This matter [racismo] It is a very serious issue and needs to be discussed in depth, not superficially,” he said.
Before taking the stage at Virada Salvador, Claudia Leitte gave an interview to Dinho Júnior, addressing the recent controversies.
“I am Bahian, I am proud to be Bahian. I am a singer of axé music and I am proud to be a singer of axé music.” pic.twitter.com/MP4qpqEyj3
— Bienne (@ApoioClaudiaL) December 30, 2024
Source: Terra
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