Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Omar Quesada, a composer, producer, and sound engineer from the Dominican Republic, highlights the precarious conditions many musicians face, including irregular income, unrecognized labor, and physical risks associated with their profession.
He emphasizes that while music enriches everyday life, much of the labor behind it remains 'invisible' and does not appear on a payslip.
Quesada argues that establishing a social security system tailored specifically to cultural workers is essential for sustaining artistic careers, protecting families, and supporting the creative ecosystem.