X Viet-Nam cover

X Viet-Nam

Quilapayún · 1968

32 min · 12 tracks · nueva canción chilena · nueva canción

A stirring blend of folk melodies and political fervor, reflecting the struggles of Latin American identity and resistance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short energetic political statements
  • quick bursts of cultural pride
  • reflective moments of resistance
  • engaging sing-along anthems
  • front-loaded intensity and urgency

Maybe skip if you want

  • preference for long albums
  • dislike for political themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1968, 'X Viet-Nam' was Quilapayún's third album, coming just after their breakthrough with 'La Nueva Canción Chilena' movement. At this point, they were solidifying their role as prominent voices in Chilean folk music, using their platform to address social and political issues.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Por Vietnam 2:19
  • 2 Que la tortilla se vuelva 2:15
  • 3 Canción fúnebre para el Che Guevara 3:01
  • 4 Mamma mia dami cento lire 2:20
  • 5 La zamba del riego 2:50
  • 6 Cueca de Joaquín Murieta 1:31
  • 7 Himno de las juventudes del mundo 2:13
  • 8 El Tururururú 2:22
  • 9 Qué dirá El Santo Padre 2:43
  • 10 Canto a la pampa 5:42
  • 11 La bola 3:08
  • 12 Los pueblos americanos 1:37

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