2022 was one of the best working years for Silvestre Dangond, one of the most famous vallenateros in the national industry, because, in addition to taking his music to various parts of the world, he managed to establish himself as an actor thanks to the leading role he played in the series RCN Leandro Diazinspired by the minstrel story.
Being at the peak of his professional career, the singer decided to surprise his loyal followers on social networks and digital platforms with unexpected news about his future. Although few imagined it, the celebrity decided to announce her voluntary and temporary retirement from music, after spending many hours on stage, in the recording studio and the set of the soap opera, spaces where she shone with her voice and talent, ranking on the radar of all Colombians.
Despite this official news, Silvestre Dangond stole the eyes of his fans during the Cali Fair, where he gave a show to remember and enjoy. The artist gave it his all on stage and did not miss the opportunity to send a few words in which he would explain some of the reasons that surrounded his decision to move away from music for a while.
According to what was evidenced in a series of videos that flooded social networks, Silvestre Dangond was at the Superconcert and, in the middle of the presentation, wanted to make an emotional reflection, where he sent nostalgic and significant words. The interpreter of The gringa he focused on his retirement from music and the analysis he made regarding his reality.
As observed in a clip, the vallenatero sat down and bowed his head, stating that making money was very easy, but mental health deteriorated and was in second place in many cases. That is why she knew that spending time was the most valuable and important thing, leaving aside that constant search for profit.
“I’m not perfect and I don’t want to be either. Dedicate the time to you. The easiest thing in the world is to make money, health does not recover, nor mental health less. There is nothing that makes money more sick than money itself trying to find it and search for it”said the singer.
“Friends who betray you are the ones you love the most because they know you will forgive them. Today I’m here and I have three more concerts left and I’m going into an indefinite hiatus and I don’t know when I’m going to return. I just say thank you very much for 20 years of artistic life. I am not complaining about anything, and what a way to say goodbye, with a bent foot, rain and always with my mind held high and a message of positivity, ”he added, appearing quite nostalgic.
In the same way, he spoke of the interest that some people felt for others, how much they took advantage of each other and the back they gave him in difficult moments. Silvestre Dangond pointed out that he did not depend only on music, so now he would dedicate himself to him and his family.
“Love yourself that no one can do anything for you. People look for you for what you produce, as Archangel says: ‘Look how he treats you who no longer needs you’. I want to see everyone like this, thank God I have been an organized and intelligent man and I do not depend on music alone, I am going to dedicate myself, my three children and my wife”, he mentioned, while the audience applauded.
“I don’t want to be an example for anyone because I don’t deserve it, I’m very tremendous,” he added.
In mid-December, when he revealed the news, Silvestre Dangond affirmed that he would return when he felt ready, focusing his attention on a return that his fans deserve, under the best conditions.
“It pains me to say it, but as of January 14, bye family. I’ll come back when I feel it, I’ll come back when he feels me differently, in a way that you deserve. You have given me everything and you deserve everything from me, ”said the singer at the beginning of his message, to which he jokingly added:“ Juancho is already old ”.