Berlis Fernández is, without a doubt, one of the most iconic voices in the world of song in Las Tunas. At one point, her career was closely tied to groups such as Expresión Latina, Mariachi Tunas, and Sonoridad Cubana. But today, when she takes the stage as a soloist, she is one of those singers who “steal the show.” Quite simply, her charisma, stage presence, and powerful, melodious voice, among other qualities, captivate the audience and win them over…
For three decades now, the singer has been winning hearts both within and beyond our town. Bolero, cumbia, son, rancheras, merengue, trova, and a wide range of genres comprise her repertoire, making her a well-rounded artist. “I like songs that tell stories, that leave a mark on people, and feel genuine,” she says.
Indeed, this woman’s versatility, combined with a voice that is both sweet and commanding, captivates the audience. Cucalambean festivals, galas, popular celebrations, shows, and other events have seen her grow on stage. And all of this, with a personality all her own and proven talent, puts her on par with the most renowned artists on the national music scene.
She confesses that the example of her father, Rubén Fernández, and her uncle Ruperto Machado (El Chino), both singers from our homeland, inspired her career along the path of music. Guided by that cultural heritage, she has upheld Cuban identity in the most diverse of places.
Now, for the first time, Berlis is holding her own concert, an invitation that—in my opinion—should have come much sooner. The lobby of the Tunas Theater is hosting the event under the name Manantial de amor. A gathering that, in addition to celebrating her 30 years in the arts, honors mothers, for—as the popular singer said—“it seems that May belongs to us.”
This soloist is also a member of the technical evaluation committee for the Barbarito Diez Music and 
Entertainment Marketing Company, a role that allows her to discover and support new talents in the field. She has also shared the stage with prestigious figures in the Cuban music scene and has participated in several editions of the popular music festival named after the artist considered “The Golden Voice of Danzón.”
Berlis is one of those unstoppable artists who, despite having a well-established body of work, never lose the simplicity and modesty that make them even greater. Not even during the pandemic did she stop her work, getting involved in sociocultural projects such as Desde mi portal, which—in the La Victoria neighborhood—was hosted by broadcaster Gretsin Cusidó. Likewise, he was one of the faces that called for hope in the video produced for the poem “Ya amanecerá” by singer-songwriter Andrés Alejandro Sedeño, a sort of oasis in those complex times.
She is a woman who dreams, but also one who creates. From her voice flows not only talent and skill, but also Cuban and universal culture—something precious that is always worth defending, as if it were a spring of love.
