In the bustling neighborhood of Almagro, Beto Cuevas, the Chilean music sensation, breaks stereotypes of a Latin American pop star. With a warmth that contrasts his rockstar status, he welcomes Clarín into Oscar Mediavilla’s studio. Selling over a million and a half copies of a CD in today’s digital age is no small feat. The MTV Unplugged album by La Ley, the Chilean group led by Cuevas in 2001, was groundbreaking. Hits like “Mentira,” “Intenta amar,” and “El duelo
” featuring Ely Guerra catapulted them to fame comparable to bands like Café Tacvba or solo artists like Gustavo Cerati.
During our chat, Cuevas reminisces about Zeta Bosio joining La Ley briefly. He recalls the excitement within the band but understood when Zeta had to step back due to personal reasons. Reflecting on his ties with Soda Stereo, Cuevas brushes off rumors about a short-lived romance with Cecilia Amenábar, Cerati’s ex-wife – “
De eso se habló mucho más de lo que en verdad fue! Habrá durado a lo sumo una semana… Nos dimos un par de besos y nada más.
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Now embarking on a solo journey, Cuevas revisits the iconic Unplugged format with a twist. He explains his return to this nostalgic album after 24 years as a tribute while incorporating modern technologies like Dolby Atmos for enhanced sound experiences. Through this musical venture, he aims not only to entertain but also raise awareness about issues affecting children globally – “
En el mundo en el que vivimos hoy, los niños siguen siendo un blanco de muchos abusos… Quiero aprovechar este tipo de eventos para darle una intención a lo que hago.
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Revisiting classics from the original Unplugged album includes bringing back Ely Guerra for another rendition of “El duelo.” Additionally, introducing rising talent like Luz Gaggi adds new dimensions to familiar tracks. While discussing his role as a judge in talent shows like The Voice in Mexico and Chile – “
Estuve en México en 2012… es como estar en primera línea viendo un espectáculo de gente que tiene ganas de lograr algo en este mundo.
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Despite criticisms surrounding these shows for fostering standardized voices, Cuevas highlights the importance of unique qualities beyond just vocal prowess – “
Tengo una teoría: hay personas que no tienen la gran voz pero tienen un gran oído… es muy difícil que alguien vaya a tener una carrera artística exitosa sin impulso propio.
” Looking ahead, Cuevas teases an upcoming glam rock album reminiscent of Marc Bolan and Gary Glitter that promises to be one of his best works yet.
As he prepares for future projects and explores new genres while staying true to his musical roots and principles – “Tratar de evitar las playlist… y sentarse escuchar la obra.”
In closing moments filled with anticipation for what lies ahead in his musical journey – “Ya tengo grabado un disco de glam rock… quiero devolverle la experiencia de escuchar un disco…” Beto Cuevas continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his passion for music and unwavering dedication to artistic integrity.
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