Calle 13 Thesis

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Calle 13
“Soy América Latina. Un pueblo sin piernas pero que camina” (Latinoamerica). Calle 13 is a popular Latin music group known for their political and social stance portrayed in their music. Mostly known for their 2006 Grammy nominated song “Atrevete”, Calle 13 has skyrocketed in becoming one of the most influential music groups in the reggeaton genre. It is no secret that Latin America has become a part of the world that is looked down upon because of its poverty. Calle 13 fights against the social stigma of Latin America being an area people should feel sorry for. They define social justice through their music by making sure that L.A. isn’t being degraded by the rest of the world. The United States media has portrayed Calle 13 as the …show more content…

Most if not all Calle 13 songs address what life is like in Latin America, however, their songs are not to make people feel bad for LA but for the people of LA to be proud of who they are and where they come from. For example, in the song “Latinoamerica”, Calle 13 sends a message to the world proclaiming that LA may look poor yet they are rich in spirit. They remind Latin American people about where they come from and let them know that they should be proud of their roots and culture. Calle 13 constantly reminds LA that they shouldn’t let the world look down upon them because they are just as great as anyone else. Also, in the song “Pal Norte” Calle 13 recognizes the struggles people in LA are going through. They let the world know why a lot of people have no other choice but to migrate to the U.S. and have a better life. Calle 13 speaks for those with no voice because there is no other way those people can be heard.
Calle 13 has been recognized several times for their influential music and have been awarded at least 19 Latin Grammys since their start in 2004. The United States media began to follow Calle 13 and realized that their lyrics are not just lyrics but they are backed up by their actions. In other words, the media saw how passionate and authentic Calle 13 was about their people and music. In an article on the Los Angeles Times titled “The politics of Calle 13, to the beat of reggaeton”, the media acknowledges the political power and movement Calle 13 has on Latin American people. Also, the article

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