Inside Out - Latin American Edition - Vol 50 - The Fiftieth Show Manifesto

Panamérika

Latin America

PanameriKa swells as a pompous Mexican firework to celebrate its first 50 emissions. Throughout our editorial sessions, we acknowledged some obsessions that became our leitmotifs; for this special occasion, we encourage our loyal audience to join many ongoing arguments regarding Hispano-American music: Is it fair for a Latino artist to sing in English or must purism prevail by doing it in Spanish. There goes another one: We need PanameriKan heroes, but who are they, as history is crowded with villains and unreliable, probably mediocre figures? We also analyze the increasing trend for tropicalizing universal music themes and tunes. And finally, we've come to love the Latino clichs and stereotypes, like being ever-associated with guerrilla and resistance, but some of our own music seems to perpetrate the traditions. While this ponderings take place, be delighted to listen to a fine and consistent party of dub, ska, cumbia, jazz, funk, son and corridos, as PanameriKa edicts its commemorative 50th program manifesto.