Latinoamérica I. A. Soy, soy lo que dejaron (bis) |
Cultural References
A. This stanza alludes to the Conquest of indigenous people and the subsequent exploitation of Latin America for its resources by foreigners. The reference to mountain peaks alludes to the fact that following the Conquest, many Incas withdrew to very high mountain areas to escape the Conquerors and European settlers.
1) This text relates to Nobel prize-winning author Gabriel García Márquez. Research the author and how this line relates to him.
B. In an underdeveloped country, development often comes at the cost of suffering on the part of those doing the labor, as alluded to here. The discurso politico sin saliva refers to the typical empty promises of Latin American politicians.
2) Who are the desaparecidos mentioned here? Research the term in the context of Chile, Argentina, or El Salvador.
3) Look up “gol del siglo” on Wikipedia.es, then explain this line and its importance.
4) Which cordillera is referred to here?
C. The chorus refers to the exploitation of Latin America’s natural resources, often by foreign companies. Here, Calle 13 takes a defiant tone, noting that there are some “natural resources” that cannot be purchased. |
II. Tengo los lagos, tengo los ríos 7) [en portugués] [Não se pode comprar o vento
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5) Enter “Puedo escribir los versos más tristes esta noche” on Wikipedia.es, then explain who wrote them and its significance here.
6) What is the significance of the viña, and what country is alluded to with it (Hint: Remember Viña del Mar from this lesson?)? What is the significance of the cañaveral in Cuba?
7) What is the significance of including lyrics in Portuguese?
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CORO 2 ______________________________________ Trabajo bruto pero con orgullo ¡Que viva la América! No puedes comprar mi vida.
Calle 13
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8.) What is Operación Cóndor? Research to find out.
9.) What is suggested by this figurative image? Explain. |