By the Zonagirante.com team @spinning zone
Francisca Valenzuela – Hello Imposter
Francisca Valenzuela didn't invent pop music, far from it, but, as we've emphasized many times, she has elevated the genre, skillfully using all the tools at her disposal without crossing any lines or resorting to demeaning rhetoric. Her work is fun, uplifting, exquisite, inspiring, and well-crafted. She may be one of the most beautiful women on earth, but what she offers is far more than just being admired for her striking beauty. Rather, in her work one feels the weight of the responsibility of being a symbol of her generation, of strengthening the feminist struggle, of telling the stories that are. Speaking specifically about this new video, the idea is simple and direct. It's a brilliant idea to work entirely in black and white and rely on the artist's body language and dramatic flair, which sustains everything from the very first second with the right expressions and perfect smiles. In short, she's splendid.
Motherflowers + Takeaway – I hope things go badly for you.
Whether we're talking about Caracas and its surroundings or the diaspora scattered across the globe, one of the most interesting hip-hop scenes on this continent has Venezuelan origins. It's not just about attitude, good lyrics, and a flow constantly seductive: If we talk about this genre, and relate it to its geographical point of origin, We will notice that the artistic results work in their favor, due to their originality, their desire to tell different stories, and because it seems that everything is in their genes. And what's coming to us now from the capital proves that the new generation of artists in this musical style is not lagging behind. What's showcased in this video is charming, honest, and definitely impactful. The song is catchy and the video, with its simple animation, completely immerses the viewer in the story.
Intuito – You have no heart.
Another animation on the list and this time to present an interesting bolero of contemporary style and sound, which, likewise, fulfills the eternal mission of the genre, which is to narrate the amorous misfortunes that the singer has suffered at some point in his life (love remains the same, no matter how many days pass on this planet). The instrumental mix is impeccable and the vocals rise to the challenge., And perhaps (we sincerely hope so) they will achieve their goal of engaging younger generations with these musical styles, which they more readily associate with their parents and grandparents than with their classmates. Likewise, listening to a lament now and then doesn't degrade anyone and can, in fact, fill one's heart with a healthy nostalgia.
Spinettango – To keep living without your love
The band Los Altiyeros has decided to prepare, under the name Spinettango, a project that will put a tango flavor to the work of one of the most outstanding musicians in Argentine history, Luis Alberto Spinetta. And the truth is, with the release of this first single, an impeccable version of the original recording included in Milk Peluson, The album from 1991 is already enough to believe that everything will go smoothly and the record will be a huge success. The first thing to say is that as soon as we hear the outstanding voice of Santiago Muñiz, the lead singer, we're drawn into the milonga narrative, set in a Buenos Aires café, and we realize, at the same time, that Spinetta is perfectly suited to being interpreted with the bohemian spirit and the working-class neighborhoods on his side, because, moreover, many of his lyrics could easily be taken from old stories of heartbreak and bitterness. Truly, it's worth paying attention.
