Rhythm and protest

Hello everyone!

Today I will tell you about music. The truth is that I do not have a favorite musical genre, since I like many genres. Today I will tell you about one of my favorite exponents in rap.

Video of Escribo Rap con de Revolución (La Vega, Chile)

Rap is a musical genre that was born in the United States, and has been developed in many different countries in Latin America, and Chile is no exception.

Within the Chilean rap, the exponent that I like is Portavoz, because I feel that he has achieved a great way his musical career, even when the mainstream media do not take this kind of music into account. Besides I like it because it comes from the same commune as I, Conchalí.

With regard to his musical work Portavoz has released two albums: Formato de MC in 2005 and Escribo Rap con R de Revolución in 2012. The latter allowed him to acquire more knowledge on the part of the Chilean and Latin American public.

Cover of Escribo Rap con R de Revolución (2012)

The letters of Portavoz are characterized by a high content of protest, in which the historical demands of the Chilean people are portrayed health or dignified education. El Otro Chile is one of the most emblematic.

Parallel to his work as a soloist, Portavoz has a group called Salvaje Decibel, in which social demands are also key in their lyrics.

Currently, Portavoz is making his first tour in Europe, and is also preparing what will be his third album

Portavoz on his European tour with Manu Chao and some fans (Barcelona, España)