Quilapayún cover

Quilapayún

Quilapayún · 1967

34 min · 12 tracks · nueva canción chilena · nueva canción

Vibrant folk melodies merge with socially conscious lyrics, echoing the struggles and spirit of Chilean identity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo communal spirit
  • vibrant melodies for group listening
  • short tracks for easy engagement
  • socially conscious themes resonate deeply

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking long, immersive experiences
  • prefer complex, layered compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
This self-titled album marked Quilapayún's debut in 1967, a pivotal year for the nueva canción movement in Chile. The group was emerging from a fertile artistic scene, seeking to blend traditional folk music with profound political messages. Their work would soon become synonymous with the cultural resistance against oppressive regimes in Latin America.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 La paloma 2:43
  • 2 El forastero 3:22
  • 3 El canto de la cuculi 3:37
  • 4 El pueblo 2:43
  • 5 La boliviana 2:21
  • 6 La cueca triste 2:20
  • 7 Canción del minero 2:53
  • 8 Dos palomitas 2:45
  • 9 Por una pequeña chispa 2:49
  • 10 La perdida 2:47
  • 11 El borrachito 2:28
  • 12 Somos pájaros libres 3:15

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