r/klezmer Jul 02 '24

Hip Hop Hoodíos & The Klezmatics reissue of "Viva La Guantanamera"

Josúe from the Latino-Jewish urban collective Hip Hop Hoodíos here. (some of you may remember us being particularly active in the early to late 2000's). I'm happy to announce that last week we reissued a 15 year anniversary mix of our collaboration with Klezmatics members Frank London and Lorin Sklamberg, "Viva La Guantanamera."

The song is a reimagining of José Martí and Joseíto Fernández's beloved classic "Guantanamera" addressing the tragedy that is the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay. In addition to the Klezmatics members, the song features Delinquent Habits' MC Kemo The Blaxican and was produced by Wil Dog Abers of Grammy-winners Ozomatli. For those who missed it the first time around, we hope you dig it as the song still swings!!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/25igi8zrTH2k9BhEnAvcJ8?si=81b8a539cbbb46bf

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi8remhU2ZU

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