Latinoamérica

Calle 13

About Latinoamérica

"Latinoamérica" is a song by Puerto Rican alternative hip hop band Calle 13, released September 27, 2011, as the fifth single from their fourth studio album, Entren Los Que Quieran (2010). It was written and produced by Rafael Arcaute and Calle 13, and features additional vocals from other Latinoamerican recording artists; Peruvian Susana Baca, Colombian Totó la Momposina and Brazilian Maria Rita. The song won Record of the Year and Song of the Year in the Latin Grammy Awards of 2011. The song is important in that it touches on many underlying historical, social, and political themes present throughout Latin America. 


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2010
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Soy
Soy lo que dejaron
Soy toda la sobra de lo que te robaron
Un pueblo escondido en la cima
Mi piel es de cuero por eso aguanta cualquier clima
Soy una fábrica de humo
Mano de obra campesina para tu consumo
Frente de frio en el medio del verano
El amor en los tiempos del cólera, mi hermano
El sol que nace y el día que muere
Con los mejores atardeceres
Soy el desarrollo en carne viva
Un discurso político sin saliva
Las caras más bonitas que he conocido
Soy la fotografía de un desaparecido
La sangre dentro de tus venas
Soy un pedazo de tierra que vale la pena
Soy una canasta con frijoles
Soy maradona contra inglaterra anotándote dos goles
Soy lo que sostiene mi bandera
La espina dorsal del planeta es mi cordillera
Soy lo que me enseño mi padre
El que no quiere a su patria no quiere a su madre
Soy américa latina
Un pueblo sin piernas pero que camina, oye

Tú no puedes comprar al viento
Tú no puedes comprar al sol
Tú no puedes comprar la lluvia
Tú no puedes comprar el calor
Tú no puedes comprar las nubes
Tú no puedes comprar los colores
Tú no puedes comprar mi alegría
Tú no puedes comprar mis dolores

Tú no puedes comprar al viento
Tú no puedes comprar al sol
Tú no puedes comprar la lluvia
Tú no puedes comprar el calor
Tú no puedes comprar las nubes
Tú no puedes comprar los colores
Tú no puedes comprar mi alegría
Tú no puedes comprar mis dolores

Tengo los lagos, tengo los ríos
Tengo mis dientes pa` cuando me sonrío
La nieve que maquilla mis montañas
Tengo el sol que me seca y la lluvia que me baña
Un desierto embriagado con bellos de un trago de pulque
Para cantar con los coyotes, todo lo que necesito
Tengo mis pulmones respirando azul clarito
La altura que sofoca
Soy las muelas de mi boca mascando coca
El otoño con sus hojas desmalladas
Los versos escritos bajo la noche estrellada
Una viña repleta de uvas
Un cañaveral bajo el sol en cuba
Soy el mar caribe que vigila las casitas
Haciendo rituales de agua bendita
El viento que peina mi cabello
Soy todos los santos que cuelgan de mi cuello
El jugo de mi lucha no es artificial
Porque el abono de mi tierra es natural

Tú no puedes comprar al viento
Tú no puedes comprar al sol
Tú no puedes comprar la lluvia
Tú no puedes comprar el calor
Tú no puedes comprar las nubes
Tú no puedes comprar los colores
Tú no puedes comprar mi alegría
Tú no puedes comprar mis dolores

Não se pode comprar o vento
Não se pode comprar o sol
Não se pode comprar a chuva
Não se pode comprar o calor
Não se pode comprar as nuvens
Não se pode comprar as cores
Não se pode comprar minha'legria
Não se pode comprar minhas dores

No puedes comprar al sol
No puedes comprar la lluvia
Vamos caminando
Vamos dibujando el camino
No puedes comprar mi vida
Mi tierra no se vende

Trabajo bruto pero con orgullo
Aquí se comparte, lo mío es tuyo
Este pueblo no se ahoga con marullos
Y si se derrumba yo lo reconstruyo
Tampoco pestañeo cuando te miro
Para que recuerdes mi apellido
La operación cóndor invadiendo mi nido
Perdono pero nunca olvido, oye

(Vamos caminando)
Aquí se respira lucha
(Vamos caminando)
Yo canto porque se escucha (vamos caminando)

Aquí estamos de pie
Que viva la América

No puedes comprar mi vida

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Calle 13

Calle 13 is a Puerto Rican band formed by stepbrothers René Pérez Joglar (born February 23, 1978 in Hato Rey) who calls himself Residente (lead singer, songwriter) and Eduardo José Cabra Martínez (born September 10, 1978 in Santurce, another subsection of San Juan), who calls himself Visitante (multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, beat producer) and their sister Ileana aka PG-13 (backing vocals). more »

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Written by: Rafael Ignacio Arcaute, Eduardo Cabra, Rene Perez

Lyrics © SADAIC LATIN COPYRIGHTS, INC., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Band Origin
Calle 13 is a band from Puerto Rico, consisting of stepbrothers René Pérez Joglar (known as Residente) and Eduardo José Cabra Martínez (known as Visitante). "Latinoamérica" is one of their most popular and poignant songs.
Musical Collaboration
The song features Peruvian singer Susana Baca, Colombian singer Toto La Momposina, and Brazilian singer Maria Rita. This international collaboration is said to symbolize the unity of Latin America.
Released Year
"Latinoamérica" was released in 2010 as a part of the band's album "Entren Los Que Quieran".
Song Purpose
"Latinoamérica" is a powerful political anthem that was designed to evoke pride and unity among people of Latin American countries. It touches on the histories, current issues, and the cultures of numerous countries present in the region.
Prestigious Award
It won Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the 2011 Latin Grammy Awards.
Defining Lyrics
The lyrics of the song share a heartfelt sentiment towards Latin America: “You can’t buy the wind. You can’t buy the sun. You can’t buy the rain. You can’t buy the heat… You can’t buy my happiness. You can’t buy my pains.”
Music Video Popularity
The music video for "Latinoamérica" has over 145 million views on YouTube, as of 2022. The video features scenes of varied landscapes, people, and cultures across Latin America.
Positive Impact
Many people consider "Latinoamérica" as an anthem for Latinidentity, resistance, and resilience. It gave many Latin-Americans a voice and a clear sense of belonging.
Language Switch
The song is primarily in Spanish but it also includes phrases in Portuguese, Quechua, and Guarani. This diversity in language inclusion gives authenticity to the song's motive of representing Latin America.
Cultural Interest
The song was even used in a Spanish-language course taught at the University of Virginia, USA, as a means to promote conversation about Latin American cultures, identities, and socio-political issues.

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