We Are Sudamerican Rockers

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"We are sudamerican rockers" is a Spanish-language song by Chilean rock band Los Prisioneros, from the album La Cultura de la Basura. It came out into airplay as a single in 1987. In 1993 MTV Latin America began its airplay with "We are sudamerican rockers". The word sudamerican is a mock Anglicisation of the Spanish word for South Americans, which is the very similar sudamericanos. The lyrics of the song start with "Son hermosos ruidos que salen de las tiendas, atraviesan a la gente y les mueven los pies. .." and then includes a call to Elvis in a mix of Spanish, English and French: "¡Elvis! sacúdete en tu cripta / We are South American rockers / Nous sommes rockers sudaméricains / No nos acompleja revolver los estilos." 


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2002
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Genre Classification
"We Are Sudamerican Rockers" is characterized as New Wave Rock music, integrating pop and electronic elements into a traditional rock framework.
Release Year Details
The song was released in 1987 as part of the album "La cultura de la basura", which translates to "The Culture of Garbage" in English.
Origin Specifics
Los Prisioneros is a well-known Chilean rock band, who were prominent in South America during the 80s and 90s.
Linguistic Elements
The song stands out in rock history as one of the few to mesh Spanish and English lyrics, helping to introduce the band to English-speaking audiences.
Political Context
Los Prisioneros often incorporated political and social criticisms in their lyrics. During the time the song was released, Chile was transitioning from a military dictatorship to a democracy, and many of the band's songs reflect this social struggle.
Chart Performance
Although not known for its international success, the song was a big hit in Chile and other Latin American countries, establishing the band's place in rock history.
Music Video Trivia
The official music video for "We Are Sudamerican Rockers" was heavily inspired by the Beatles' appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, an important event in rock history.
Band Member Contributions
The song was primarily written by band member Jorge González, who also provided lead vocals.
Cultural Significance
"We Are Sudamerican Rockers", as implied by its name, was a direct and defiant assertion of the band’s Chilean and wider South American identity. It also signified the emergence of Latinx contributions to the global rock scene.
Legacy
Many years after its release, the song still remains a powerful symbol for Latin American rock. This has made it widely recognized and studied in many academic circles that examine the role of music in societal change.

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