I once sat with Loko Kuerdo, A well-known figure in Colombian hip hop, to talk about music. I told him that his voice reminded me of Tom Waits, That extraordinary American artist, in whose words one could feel the weight of his history. He didn't know him. I played him something, if I remember correctly, Waits' version of Waltzing Matilda and I know that Loko Kuerdo What he heard touched his soul. Perhaps at that moment he understood that the comparison he was making was not only because of the roughness of his voice, but because of the weight of what he was saying, of what he felt.
Loko Kuerdo He opens his mouth to tell harsh, far from innocent stories. He doesn't waste time narrating stupidities or insensitive threats. What matters is the story of his life, the one we know to be true as soon as we meet him. And this isn't about falling into sociological discourse or sentimental pity; it's about understanding that there are men who are forged by the harshness of humanity and, despite everything, They know how to narrate their days and move those who listen to them.
Now Loko Kuerdo is part of a trio, He has filled his songs with analog instruments, moving beyond traditional hip hop and crossing the boundaries of other genres, such as trip hop and alternative rock. His tracks have acquired an unusual power and The artist has taken the risk of stepping out of his comfort zone. His compilation of 5 songs, Bellaluz, The album, whose release is accompanied by the premiere of the video for its first single, is sure to immediately grab the attention of fans and newcomers alike. I'm sure more than one person will say, as if they were a judge... American Idol, That Loko's voice isn't right, that it doesn't meet acceptable standards. I'm just telling you, we have before us an honorable beast who shouts and who isn't going to stay silent., and deserves, more than many, to be heard.
