John Carter Cash, son of Johnny Cash, brings Tennessee to Salinas in a concert full of emotion and family roots

John Carter Cash, son of legendary musician Johnny Cash, and his wife Ana Cristina Cash, with Asturian roots, offered a recital at the Náutico de Salinas.

The couple performed classic songs including 'Ring of Fire', with Ana Cristina singing part of it in Spanish.

Their visit reflects the deep connection between the Cash family and Asturias, a land they consider their favorite in Spain.

The son of legendary musician Johnny Cash is in Salinas. John Carter Cash and his wife Ana Cristina Cash, who has Asturian roots, arrived on 27 June and will return to Tennessee on 13 July. This Sunday, the couple performed a concert at the Náutico de Salinas, interpreting a series of songs, including the popular "Ring of Fire", made famous by Johnny Cash and written by his wife, June Carter Cash. They received a warm round of applause from the members of the club. Ana Cristina, who is American but has roots in Villalegre, where her great-grandparents were born, performed part of the classic in Spanish.

Ana Cristina Cash, singer with Asturian roots:He loves Asturias, it's his favorite place in Spain. He loves fabada, rice pudding, Asturian stew, all the typical dishes.

We went to Covadonga, which they didn't know, and another day we will go to Cudillero.

MUSIC AS A LEGACY AND A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE

John Carter Cash expressed his pride in his parents, remembering his father as a very kind and good person who taught him to treat everyone equally and with much love. He highlighted that music is a universal language. He also emphasised that he has had music around him all his life, which he considers a gift from his parents. The artist, who has won two Grammy Awards, also mentioned that his favourite song by his father is "The Man Comes Around". Ana Cristina Cash also has a distinguished career, having sung for US President George W. Bush at his inauguration in 2005 and participated in Hispanic Heritage Week at the White House in 2006, which was attended by the then Prince and now King of Spain, Felipe VI.

A STORY OF EMIGRATION AND RETURN TO THE ROOTS

Ana Cristina Cash's story is one of many tales of emigration across the Atlantic. Her great-grandparents emigrated to Cuba and then her descendants to Miami, where she was born. Her career has evolved from pop and soul to include country music. Her love for Asturias and her connection to her ancestors' land are an important part of her identity. During their stay, the couple not only performed in Salinas but also visited emblematic places such as Covadonga and plan to visit Cudillero, deepening their bond with the region.

For InasTour, the visit of John Carter Cash and Ana Cristina Cash to Salinas symbolises the emotional bond that many people of Asturian descent maintain with the land of their ancestors. This connection, which crosses generations and continents, is a reminder of the value of roots and the importance of preserving the heritage and cultural identity that make Asturias a unique place to live and invest.

My father was very kind and a very good person to everyone, he taught me to treat all people equally and with much love. Music is a universal language.

The visit of John Carter Cash and Ana Cristina Cash to Salinas is a testament to the enduring bond between Asturias and those who carry its roots in their hearts. Through music, family and tradition, this unique couple has demonstrated that the connection to the land of ancestors transcends time and distance. Their concert, with the Asturian sea as a backdrop, not only celebrated the legacy of Johnny Cash but also reaffirmed the universal appeal of a region that, through its culture, landscapes and people, continues to inspire and attract talent from all over the world.