Bienvenidos a WatchMojo Español y hoy estaremos viendo esos documentales sobre músicos latinos e hispanos que nos contaron la historia detrás de nuestros artistas favoritos. ¿Conocías la historia completa de Chavela o de los géneros que dominaron Latinoamérica? ¿Ya viste alguno de estos? ¡Dinos en los comentarios!
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00:18Hey! Welcome to Watch Mojo Español!
00:21I am Jackie and for this list we will be watching documentaries inspired by the legacy and work of different Latin and Hispanic artists.
00:30It is worth clarifying that bioseries and specials such as concerts will not be considered for this list.
00:39We are very happy to be here with you.
00:42In California, where Folsom is located, 43% of all inmates are of Latin origin.
00:55Number 10. El Niño de Medellín.
00:58Directed by Matthew Heinemann, this documentary follows the Colombian singer J Balvin in one of the most important moments of his career.
01:12His concert in his hometown, Medellín.
01:15The film, released in 2020, captures not only the preparations for the event, but also the socio-political context of Colombia,
01:23where protests and social disturbances mark the atmosphere of the country.
01:28Balvin faces the challenge of balancing his role as a global artist with his social responsibility,
01:34while dealing with the anxiety and depression that have affected him for years.
01:40It gave me a feeling. Everything outside is fine, but inside the brain.
01:45Only when you are very concentrated in the present, the brain can be fooled.
01:48Throughout the documentary, it is shown how the singer reflects on his influence and the expectations that his audience has of him, both personally and politically.
01:59The critical reception was mixed with some specials applauding his intimate and sincere portrait, while others labeled him as egocentric and superficial.
02:10Anything you can do to help, you're really going to help.
02:15If he speaks badly, if he doesn't speak well, I lose.
02:19Number 9. Bye, Anita.
02:21Little by little, with her growth, I already felt an artistic tip in her day to day.
02:28In this Netflix documentary series, we follow the Brazilian singer Anita, exploring her personal and professional life.
02:37Throughout the episodes, the series shows the challenges and success of her career, while Anita seeks to expand her international fame.
02:46The production highlights her hard work and inexhaustible energy, revealing her commitment to the creation of new music and videos.
02:54The show is all about women, all about support each other and be proud of who you are.
03:03In addition to focusing on her musical career, the documentary also touches on more intimate aspects, such as her love life and her political activism, especially her fight against the deforestation of the Amazon.
03:16In a review written by Daniela Hart for ReadySteadyCut.com, she mentions that the documentary, rather than wanting to be informative or historical, is a sharing for her fans centered on the work ethic of the singer, her values and principles in general, so that they can understand her from her perspective.
03:47Number 8. Juanes. Origin.
04:01With a duration of 51 minutes, this documentary offers a tour of the musical roots of the Colombian artist Juanes.
04:10Through this feature film directed by Cacho López Mari, Juanes pays tribute to the songs and artists that influenced his musical identity, such as Juan Luis Guerra, Joaquin Sabina, Pito Paez and Sidney Marley.
04:24The documentary focuses on the process of creating his album, Origin, where the singer returns to his primordial influences, connecting with his memories and the moments that have marked his artistic career.
04:40Number 9. Anitta.
04:55In the same way that with Anitta's documentary, more than an informative job, it is a promotional one.
05:01But that is not why it ceases to be an honest job, where you see a nervous Juanes for sharing his versions of great works of music.
05:20Number 7. Parchís. The documentary.
05:32This documentary tells the story of the iconic Spanish children's group Parchís, formed in 1979.
05:39This group achieved international fame, especially in Spain and Latin America, with musical successes that defined the childhood of many generations.
06:01The documentary, directed by Daniel Arasanz, reveals the both positive and dark aspects of the life of the members of the group, exploring how fame affected their childhood and adolescence.
06:13Through interviews with former members, a reflection is offered on the loss of innocence and the consequences of being public figures from an early age.
06:31What is very strong is that the best thing in your life or one of the most brutal things in your life happens to you when you are 14 years old.
06:38Number 6. Massacre in the stadium.
06:41A song by Víctor Jara is more dangerous than 100 bullets.
06:46Released in 2019 as part of the Remastered series with a duration of 64 minutes, Massacre in the Stadium is a Netflix documentary that explores the brutal murder of the singer-songwriter and Chilean activist Víctor Jara in 1973 after the military coup.
07:04Through images of files and interviews, it reconstructs the last days of Jara, one of the most emblematic artists of the new Chilean song and a pillar of Latin American music, who was tortured and murdered in the Chilean stadium.
07:20It was a great threat, they had to kill him.
07:23Stadium that after the return of democracy was renamed in his honor.
07:28The story also deepens in the fight for justice of his widow, Joan Jara, and in the impunity that surrounds the case, with little in Pedro Barrientos, the ex-military accused of the crime who continues to deny his responsibility.
07:44In 1973 you shot and killed Víctor Jara.
07:48Number 5. Give Me The Power
07:51At the end of the 19th century, President Porfirio Díaz imposed a dictatorship based on illegal elections and permanent repression against his opponents on all fronts.
08:00Give Me The Power is a Mexican documentary directed by Olayo Rubio and released in 2012. The film explores the relationship between rock music, specifically the Molotov band, and politics in Mexico.
08:15Mexican culture suffers from authoritarianism. It is very strong, it is very heavy. Of course, we see ruptures, but there is a bed of authoritarianism that we still observe today.
08:28Through interviews and historical documentation, this film examines how the group used their music to criticize the Mexican political and social system, addressing issues such as extensive repression, lack of communication and, in general, the constant manipulation of the news by the media.
08:47It also highlights how this period of changes in the country was the cradle for the birth, development and success of the band to this day.
08:58Give Me The Power
09:09Number 4. Chabela
09:12Isabel, as my mother calls me, the one I love. Chabela appeared in 1942.
09:18Chabela is a 2017 documentary directed by Catherine Gant and Darisha Kay. The film portrays the life of the iconic Mexican singer of Costa Rican origin, Chabela Vargas, known for her strong character and her way of defying the gender and sexuality norms of her time.
09:38Chabela Vargas, who broke the whole scheme of the ranchero singers and synthesizes them in what is really the song of the soul, of the tragic end of love.
09:50Through interviews never seen before, recorded 20 years before her death in 2012 and the participation of people close to Vargas, such as Alicia Pérez Duarte or Pedro Almodóvar, the documentary offers a journey through her life marked by her rebellion, her androgynous expression, her love for tequila and her deep relationship with ranchera music.
10:15Chabela received several awards, especially at film festivals LGTBIQ+, and was acclaimed for her sincere and emotional portrayal of the artist.
10:27She had fought for liberties, from music to sexually without any fear.
10:34Number 3. I'm still Kajka Nirajmi
10:45I'm still Kajka Nirajmi
10:51I'm still Kajka Nirajmi
10:58Through a trip through the three regions of Peru, the coast, the mountains and the jungle, this film explores the cultural wealth of the country through traditional music.
11:09I'm still Kajka Nirajmi, a Quechua expression that means I'm still, I still am, was directed by Javier Corcuera in 2013, and not only is it a sound portrait, but it also tells intimate stories of musicians who embody the rich cultural diversity of the nation.
11:39I'm still Kajka Nirajmi
11:47This work stands out for being a tribute to Peruvian roots and their constant search for identity, showing how the cultural legacy is kept alive through generations, a land that continues to rediscover itself.
12:02I'm still Kajka Nirajmi, not only was it a critical success, but it also swept the documentary category as soon as the film festival participated, accumulating the surprising figure of more than 12 awards.
12:16There was a commission that said, how are we going to give this chola? Here come the lyrical singers. All those people must currently be bald, because they must have pulled their hair when they saw her success in Europe and the United States.
12:46I'm still Kajka Nirajmi
12:54They break everything, the history of rock in Latin America.
12:58Rock has no prejudices.
13:00You have to have hair and you have to sing.
13:05Very liberating.
13:06A degeneration.
13:07From another world.
13:08Released in 2020, directed by Piqui Talarico and produced by Gustavo Santaolalla, this series of six episodes of Netflix explores 50 years of rock history in Latin America, narrating how this musical genre evolved in a context marked by dictatorships, crises and social conflicts.
13:29With the participation of iconic bands such as Soda Stereo, Café Tacuba, Aterció Pelados, among many others.
13:37The documentary highlights how rock became a voice of youthful resistance and a cultural catalyst in the region.
13:44The authorities logically satanized them. The time of repression for rock and roll came.
13:50In this journey through half a century of music, not only the artistic richness of the genre is highlighted, but also its role as a form of expression against political oppression and social changes.
14:06Break everything!
14:37Number 1. De La Calle.
14:39In a series of episodes in the form of a documentary, De La Calle was released in 2023 and explores the global impact of Latin urban music.
14:49Presented and co-created by Nick Barili, this project follows the evolution of genres such as rap, reggaeton, trap, bachata and cumbia, highlighting its cultural and political roots.
15:07Throughout the series, Barili travels through the United States, Panama, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, among others, to interview iconic figures such as Nicky Jam, Residente, Mala Rodríguez, Natti Peluso and many more.
15:28The series celebrates how urban music has transcended borders, influencing world culture while highlighting its connection with the streets and its various social problems, celebrating the birthplace of urban genres now taken to the world stage.
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