In light of the tragic earthquake that rocked Chile last week I thought it was an opportune time to feature a Chilean folk-punk singer-songwriter named Chinoy. Born Mauricio Castillo in San Antonio, Chile, Chinoy now calls Valparaiso his homebase. Initially part of several punk-metal outfits in both Chile and Argentina, in 2005 Chinoy began to perform his unique brand of acoustic punk-folk as a solo artist in countless bars and cafes, earning fans along the way with his singular voice and powerful lyrics. This is the first song of his that I heard and I can't seem to get it out of my head. Even without understanding Spanish, the raw emotion in his voice is unmistakable and hard to forget.
If you have the means and inclination, please donate to the relief effort in Chile.
Enjoy.
Chinoy - "Igual" download here
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