Total Success - Calle 13 USA tour May 2011
René el Residente and Calle 13 are the official "Godfathers" (Padrinos) of the Pachamama Project and The Pachamama Peace Festival 21-23 of June in Oslo - Norway 2011. Calle 13 will sail with us in the Oslo fjord bringing a message of PEACE and RESPECT for MOTHER EARTH.
"Calle 13 Captivates... thousands of fans who packed Irving Plaza in Manhattan" “Calle 13 had [a sold-out Irving Plaza crowd] in the palms of their hands.”“If you got to one show this week, make it: Calle 13”
After “Captivating” Concerts In New York, Washington & Chicago, CALLE 13 To Perfom Tomorrow Night (May 10) On ABC’s “JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE”
“Calle 13 Captivates New York with Its Social, Political Messages …Calle 13 brought its eclectic music and irreverent socio-political message to New York City, captivating the thousands of fans who packed the Irving Plaza venue in Manhattan. Their energy onstage, their complex and contagious sounds, the excellent musicians and sound production, as well as their interpretation of songs old and new by vocalist Rene Perez, left fans wanting more following their performance Friday night in the Big Apple after being away for two years. Calle 13, winner of two Grammy Awards and 10 Latin Grammys, appeared in New York City as one stop on a concert tour around the U.S. The show was packed with fans, who through the night sang and swayed to the rhythm of the music. …Perez, known for his outspokenness on socio-political issues, said in an interview that he has received threats on more than one occasion but that they will not stop him from “fearlessly” conveying his message.”- EFE/Latin American Herald Tribune
“…within moments of their arrival on stage, Calle 13 had a nearly sold-out club in the palms of their hands. Frontman Rene Perez Joglar ("Residente") has an onstage demeanor that's closer to Fela Kuti than a rapper. He declaims his lyrics in a forceful but crystal-clear voice, making every syllable count… he's more intent on getting his message across than merely hosting a wild party… [In concert, Calle 13] was able to replicate and re-arrange the group's songs into a funky, soulful, intensely rhythmic sound that didn't mimic the album versions as much as synthesize their eclecticism into a unique and singular identity. …the sound quality was astonishingly clear, better than most shows at Irving Plaza--the stinging hard rock guitar and waves of percussion were perfectly balanced against the vocals, and when the horn players took solos, they sounded rich and full. …Calle 13 strike a fascinating balance--on record, they're hyperintelligent and musically exploratory, and live, they're a crack band putting on a disciplined and professional show with none of the slackness that plagues live hip-hop and reggaeton.” – Village Voice
“If you got to one show this week, make it: Puerto Rican post-reggaeton polyglots Calle 13” - Washington Post