by the El Reportero‘s news services
MIAMI, FL – Nov. 18, 2021 – Gente de Zona, the acclaimed urban music duo today won the Latin Grammy for Best Urban Song and Best Song of the Year for “Patria y Vida,” their collaboration with Yotuel, Descemer Bueno, Maykel Osorbo, El Funky, Beatriz Luengo and other Cuban voices of this generation that inspired a revolution against oppression in their country.
The powerful song was performed live at the Latin Grammys ceremony and marked the first time El Funky has performed it on stage in the United States. “Patria y Vida” is an open letter that resounded throughout the world for his message of clamor, justice and freedom for his native Cuba. The song and music video made viral news around the world and is still seen and heard in protests inside and outside of Cuba.
Through a decade and a half of exploring and polishing different sounds, this group that began as a street rap collective has become one of the most recognized duos in the world. Complementing themselves with their respective vocal performances and composing styles, Alexander Delgado Hernández and Randy Malcom Martínez have become the center of attention on the international music scene. His courage to speak the truth on behalf of so many who cannot do so is commendable.
