Los Hermanos (song)

"Los Hermanos" (English: "The brothers") is a poetic folk song composed and first performed by Argentine "Nueva canción" singer Atahualpa Yupanqui.

ong information

"Los Hermanos" is oftenly considered a protest song. Some claim it criticizes the dictatorship on the Latin American countries, done to secure the fidelity of the region to the United States and, - by doing that -, avoiding undesirable leftist governs. That can be perceived on the song lyrics, which is an ode to fraternity and freedom with an implying urge for Latin American union:

"Yo tengo tantos hermanos"
"Que no los puedo contar"
"Y una novia muy hermosa..."
"Que se llama Libertad".""I have so many brothers"
"That I can't even count them"
"I also have a beautiful girlfriend..."
"And her name is Freedom"."

Though some take it as political, others contend that it has a broader universal appeal, with its verses about the common Argentine man, recognizing the others by the look in their eyes and realizing the difficulties they face in everyday life.

Cover versions

The widely acclaimed Brazilian MPB singer Elis Regina recorded "Los Hermanos" for her 1976 studio album "Falso Brilhante". The singer was noted for being an avid critic on the Brazilian dictatorship government (while being interviwed in Europe, she said that the country was being run by "gorillas").

External links

* [http://members.fortunecity.com/detalles2002/poesia/yupanqui/losher.html "Los hermanos" lyrics.]