Composers/lyricists: Luigi Giraldo, Raúl Pacheco, Justin “Niño” Porée, Abraham Quintanilla III, Nir Seroussi, Asdrubal Sierra and Jiro Yamaguchi

Performers/instruments: Kumbia Kings featuring Ozomatli; accordion, electric guitar, electric bass, horns, keyboards, drums, and percussion

Date of recording: 2003

Form: Strophic verse–chorus with bridges and montuno

Tempo/meter: Moderate duple

What to Listen for:

  • Eclectic introduction opening with hip-hop scratching, Brazilian cuica, timbales, and accordion
  • Anthem-like, politicized quality conveyed by using several singers, and a chanting chorus
  • Cumbia rhythmic pattern
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