“I have an obligation to do my job the best I can”, “It’s part of my responsibility to educate the public about our culture and struggles”
Vesper Public Relations. September 8, 2010. Hailing from Managua, Nicaragua Latin music superstar of / folk / indie music singer songwriter Perrozompopo (Ramon Mejia), earns a Latin GRAMMY® nomination in the ‘Best Alternative Album’ for his socially politically charged album “Canciones Populares Contestatarias” (CPC).
The recording artist has made available for FREE download on his official website http://www.perrozompopo.com/.
For his new album “Canciones Populares Contestatarias,” Perrozompopo was inspired by Nicaragua to record and explore the folklore and write about the hardships of living in a poverty-stricken country. Perrozompopo says he couldn’t produce music without writing about Nicaragua. It’s nothing political, it’s about sharing with his fans what it is like to live in a country that has been torn by poverty, corruption and civil war.’
Perrozompopo describes himself as part of a new generation of artists in Central America pushing for social change through the arts. He draws inspiration from his country’s civil war, poverty, corruption, the church and the overall human experience to enrich his music. “I write about the reality of where I live. “I explore the richness of our language. I combine poetry with music.”
Mejia has cultivated a solid career in his native Nicaragua, Central America and Europe, with the unique blend of traditional folklore, tropical, rock fusion and impressive lyrical content.
Perrozompopo comes from a family of musicians. Two of his uncles are well-known established musicians in Nicaragua, but his older brother is multiple GRAMMY® award winning Luis Enrique, also known as “el príncipe de la salsa.”
PERROZOMPOPO video links.
“Me Hubiera Gustado” socially politically charged call out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmrZKf0jJ7w
Video “Ríos De Gente” speaks about immigration issues & the people who flee their countries of origin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7_00Sa9Mcw
PERROZOMPOPO PERFORMANCE IN GERMANY:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woTHmeXERy8
VIDEO OF PERROZOMPOPO & HIS BROTHER LUIS ENRIQUE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjG1Gt3J4Pg&feature=related
Sources: Café Media http://www.cafemagazine.com/index.php/music/1157-feature-article-title
