Quilapayún - Venceremos

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Review by Alvin Procknow

Venceremos by Quilapayún: A Raw Slice of Chilean Soul (1971) Alright, let’s talk about Venceremos by Quilapayún. This 1971 gem from Chile isn’t your run-of-the-mill Latin album—it’s got grit, heart, and a vibe that screams revolution with a side of folk vibes. Released under the Dicap label, this record is like a time capsule stuffed with protest songs and raw energy. You can practically smell the smoky cafés and hear the clinking of coffee cups while people passionately debate socialism. Now, onto the tracks. First up, we’ve got the instrumental version of Venceremos. It’s not just background music—it’s more like a warm-up for your soul. The guitars are plucky but not too show-offy, and the rhythm hits you in that sweet spot where nostalgia meets rebellion. It feels like someone took the heartbeat of Chile in the early '70s and turned it into a melody. Honestly, I kept humming it for days after listening. There’s something oddly satisfying about how simple yet powerful it is, like bread fresh out of the oven. Then there’s the vocal version of Venceremos, which slaps harder than most modern anthems. The harmonies? Chef’s kiss. It’s catchy as heck without trying too hard—like those earworms you love but don’t hate yourself for getting stuck in your head. Every time they belt out “Venceremos!” (which means “we will overcome”), it gives me goosebumps. Not the sappy rom-com kind, but the ones you get when you’re secretly rooting for the underdog. What makes this album stick? Maybe it’s the fact that it doesn’t try to be perfect. There are moments where the production feels almost DIY, like they recorded it in someone’s living room—which, hey, could totally be true. But that rough-around-the-edges charm? That’s what makes it real. Here’s the kicker, though: listening to Venceremos feels like peeking through a window into another era—an era full of hope, struggle, and fiery determination. And honestly, if this album were a person, it’d probably be out there organizing protests or starting petitions today. Instead, it’s chilling on vinyl, waiting for someone to dust it off and hit play. So go ahead, give it a spin—you might just find yourself fist-pumping to some old-school Chilean brilliance. Oh, and one last thing: if you ever see Quilapayún merch, buy it. Because who wouldn’t want a T-shirt featuring guys in matching berets singing their hearts out? Rock on, comrades.

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Artist: Quilapayún
Album: Venceremos

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TrackDurationPreview
Venceremos (Instrumental)
Venceremos

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Catalog Numbers

JJS-110

Labels

Dicap

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  • kuunnella verkossa
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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • Mono

Notes

  • Single with same name as the "Venceremos!!" EP, same cover but with different colors.
  • Includes Lyrics sheet

About Quilapayún

"Quilapayún" (Spanish pronunciation: ) are an instrumental and vocal folk music band from Chile, one of the longest lasting and most influential exponents of the Nueva Canción Chilena (New Song) movement. Quilapayún originated in 1965 when Julio Numhauser, and the brothers Julio Carrasco and Eduardo Carrasco formed a folk music trio which they simply called "the three bearded men" (viz. Quila-Payún in the mapuche language). The group became inseparable with the revolution that occurred in the popular music of the country under the Popular Unity Government of Salvador Allende. In 1966 Patricio Castillo joined the group and they began performing and winning notoriety for their Andean music. That same year the group met Víctor Jara and at their request he became Quilapayún's musical director. The group also backed Jara on his solo albums. After three years they assumed different paths and Eduardo Carrasco became the group's musical leadership. Since its formation and during its forty year long history - both in Chile and during its lengthy period of exile in France - the group has seen modifications to its personnel lineup, to the subject and content of its work, and controversy regarding irreconcilable differences with the current and former group director; which has led each to maintain a distinctive - yet equally impressive - Quilapayún ensemble: one in Chile (named Quilapayún-Histórico) and one in France (named Quilapayún-France).

Name Vars

  • Conjunto Quilapayun
  • Conjunto Quilapayún
  • Grupo Quilapayun
  • Guillapayun
  • Kilapayun
  • Les Quilapayun
  • Los Quilapayun
  • Los Quilapayún
  • Los Quillapayún
  • Quila
  • Quilapa Yun
  • Quilapallún
  • Quilapayum
  • Quilapayun
  • Quilapayuni
  • Quilapayún Együttes
  • Quila®
  • Килапайюн
  • Килапаюн

Aliases

  • Los Chilenos

Members

  • Patricio Castillo
  • Sergio Arriagada
  • Patricio Wang
  • Julio Numhauser
  • Eduardo Carrasco
  • Rodolfo Parada
  • Willy Oddó
  • Carlos Quezada
  • Hernán Gómez
  • Rubén Escudero
  • Guillermo García Campos
  • Hugo Lagos
  • Julio Carrasco
  • Sebastian Quezada
  • Ricardo Venegas
  • Fernando Carrasco
  • Ismael Oddó
  • Pedro Ávalos

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Venceremos* by Quilapayún, released in 1971 in Chile, became a powerful symbol of resistance. It was released under the label Dicap and featured just two tracks: *Venceremos* and its instrumental version. The title track became an anthem for Salvador Allende's socialist movement, capturing the spirit of hope and unity in a turbulent time. Music can truly change hearts.