Not having satellite television means missing out on the Festival de Viña del Mar en Chile. While some of the lesser known artists can be reminiscent of a bad American Idol audition video, when the stars come out on stage they really shine. Case in point Calle 13. And as much as I want to dislike some of their sexist messaging, there are times like two nights ago at la Quinta Vergara where they make you go hmm.
Not only did they call out homophobia, which has been in the headlines in Chile recently, including criticism at the Festival itself, but Residente, also had a message for the Mapuche written on his back. Now this last action, reminded me of Lady Gaga’s so called pro-DREAM act act where wearing a tee shirt = activism. But who knows if Residente’s body graffiti made people google Mapuche.
Plus, They performed with Inti-Illimani and the song Latinoamérica felt especially powerful in that place.
Check it…
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8 Responses to Calle 13 Kicks It at Viña del Mar
joe
February 26th, 2011 at 1:14 am
Calle 13 sexist? You simply do not know this band, yet you seem incline to blog about it. Listen to its discography first. Opinions without knowledge is just vapid empty blabber.
Maegan La Mala
February 26th, 2011 at 7:51 am
Good morning Joe. I am so appreciative when men tell women that they don’t know anything about sexism. Thanks so much for reminding me and other women to think before they dare call out a fellow Latino out on machismo
S.L.
March 14th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Firstly it’s so sad that you don’t listen to what he says only because “a man can not be aware of sexism”. Joe did not say that you don’t know anything about sexism, he said that you don’t know enough about Calle 13 to say that they are sexist. It’s a bit different.
Calle 13 is fighting against sexism in their own way : talking shit about reggaeton, making ironical songs about the way we dance in latnoamerica etc…
And even if they are not serious in some of these partying songs (if you just heard about “Atrevete te”, maybe you’re not able to understand their opinion and their message), Joe is right. Listen the entire discography before criticize.
Maegan La Mala
March 15th, 2011 at 7:07 am
Sigh….but I have listened to the whole discography. So interesting that the assumption is that I haven’t, that I am basing my opinion on one song and that I am saying that a man cannot be aware of sexism. The fact that instead of engaging in a conversation like “hey can you be more specific or give an example” right away I am accused of not knowing what I am talking about.
That seems hmm no se, sexist.
Sabina Gonzalez-Eraña
March 15th, 2011 at 3:26 pm
aaw man! they pulled the video off Mala, where else can it be seen?
Sabina Gonzalez-Eraña
March 15th, 2011 at 3:36 pm
Yikes I just read people’s comments! ok gentlemen, don’t you think people are entitled to their opinions? And yes I agree it’s funny how you both assumed that Mala ddin’t know as much about their music as you two did. I’ve heard Calle 13′s whole shabang over and over and I love them. But I also can’t deny they are sexist. And yes I am aware that the sister is a woman and she sings very well.
But you know, in the real world all of these things can exist together. It’s like when my dad encourages me not to have any more kids and to get my masters degree (not sexist) but then he turns around and expects his woman to work AND do everything for him (a little sexist).
It’s not black/white most of the time dont u think?
Maegan La Mala
March 15th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
Hola Sabina. Let me see where else I can find it
Maegan La Mala
March 15th, 2011 at 9:20 pm
Ok Sabina I found a new video for you to watch
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