They play a mixture of rumba, pop, funk, flamenco, rock, hip-hop and reggae in a very particular style. They mostly sing in Spanish, but also in Catalán, Portuguese, French, English and Italian.
The first album, "El Mono en el ojo del Tigre" (1999) was released in Spain,France, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Holland, Austria and Argentina.
In 2009 Macaco recorded a video of the song "Moving" in collaboration with National Geographic. A number of famous artists appear in the video including Juan Luis Guerra, Juanes and actors such as Javier Bardem.
Discography
El Mono en el Ojo del Tigre (Edel, 1999)
Rumbo Submarino (Edel, 2002)
Entre Raices y Antenas (Mundo Zurdo - EMI, 2004)
Ingravitto (Mundo Zurdo - EMI, 2006)
Puerto Presente (Mundo Zurdo - EMI, 2009)
Bajo Un Mismo Sol
Macaco Lyrics
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Bajo 1 mismo sol
Sur tremenda flama brama
Pasión a caudales dice sur
Miremos sur, mimemos sur
Aprendí lo que es qua la tierra seca te atrape que el corazón se escape te saque, te late, te levante y te salte
La raíz: Canarias dice sur
Camerún dice sur
Vente, vente al sur
Arriba el sur
X2 Eh, eh, eh
Bajo un mismo sol
Arriba el sur, elevando el sur
El sur en mi cala cala, xomo me ilumina la vela
Noches de complicidad compartiendo en comunidad
Aqui la calle no calla, vaya, como lo mueven de aqui pá ya
Del sur inhalo como el sur anhela a Mandela
Ponte en pie, ya para acá cente
Bajo un mismo solete, seca tu llanto y únete
Vente y apafa la mente!
Sures crucé, de energía me llené... desdes Granada hasta Zimbabwe wayayaye!
Eh, eh, eh bajo un mismo sol arriba el sur, elevando el sur
The lyrics in Macaco's song Bajo Un Mismo Sol inspire listeners to stand up and embrace the power of the sun, symbolizing passion and unity. The song celebrates the beauty of the south (Sur), urging everyone to appreciate and embrace it. The lyrics mention how the dry earth can trap people, but the heart can always escape and rise above it. The importance of the Canaries and Cameroon roots is also highlighted as part of the Sur heritage. The lyrics emphasize unity and commonality in a world where differences tend to create divides. It doesn't matter where you come from or who you are; everyone can unite and enjoy what the Sur has to offer.
The song's powerful lyrics reflect a highly political and deeply personal message that resonates with a broad audience. It serves as a call to unite and uplift the Sur and celebrate its unique beauty. The song's blend of various styles like pop, reggae, and Latin influences creates a lively, upbeat track that is sure to get people moving. The song's lyrics are a testament to the artist's commitment to creating music that inspires social consciousness and positively impacts its listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Ponte en pie, ponte en pie
Stand up, stand up
Bajo 1 mismo sol
Under the same sun
Sur tremenda flama brama
The south burns with an immense flame
Pasión a caudales dice sur
The south speaks of passion in abundance
Miremos sur, mimemos sur
Let us look at the south, let us cherish the south
Aprendí lo que es qua la tierra seca te atrape que el corazón se escape te saque, te late, te levante y te salte
I learned what it's like for dry land to trap you, for your heart to escape, to lift you up and make you jump
La raíz: Canarias dice sur
The root: Canary Islands say south
Camerún dice sur
Cameroon says south
Para todos los que nos sentimos sur
For all of us who feel south
Vente, vente al sur
Come, come to the south
Arriba el sur
Up with the south
X2 Eh, eh, eh
X2 Eh, eh, eh
Bajo un mismo sol
Under the same sun
Arriba el sur, elevando el sur
Up with the south, elevating the south
El sur en mi cala cala, xomo me ilumina la vela
The south in my soul, how it illuminates my candle
Noches de complicidad compartiendo en comunidad
Nights of complicity sharing in community
Aqui la calle no calla, vaya, como lo mueven de aqui pá ya
Here the street doesn't shut up, wow, how they move from here to there
Del sur inhalo como el sur anhela a Mandela
From the south, I inhale like the south longs for Mandela
Ponte en pie, ya para acá cente
Stand up, come over here
Bajo un mismo solete, seca tu llanto y únete
Under the same little sun, dry your tears and join us
Vente y apafa la mente!
Come and turn off your mind!
Sures crucé, de energía me llené... desdes Granada hasta Zimbabwe wayayaye!
I crossed souths, filled with energy... from Granada to Zimbabwe wayayaye!
Eh, eh, eh bajo un mismo sol arriba el sur, elevando el sur
Eh, eh, eh under the same sun up with the south, elevating the south
Contributed by Asher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.