Walkin'

from Kind Regards / Saludos Afectuosos by Gustavo Cortiñas

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lyrics

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Mis pasos trazan la avenida,
Mientras distantes rascacielos reflejan el paso del sol.
La misma ruta a casa pero hoy oscurece temprano:
Sonrisa de bienvenida del invierno en Chicago.

Las calles son resaltadas por luz amarilla,
Manchadas por brillos de azul y blanco,
Desechos de aguardiente y bolsitas de vacío,
Migajas de la vida en estos rumbos.

Pavimentos quebrados conforman el paisaje de este olvidado barrio,
Líneas imaginarias disponen del tablero,
Códigos corruptos que excusan la inhumanidad,
Fibras golpeadas por siglos de colonialidad.

Pinzones, colgados y vagos,
Recto por la Chicago y a la derecha en la mía.
Giro en la esquina y paso a los chavos;
Ellos en lo suyo y yo en lo mío.

Temblores de subwoofers vienen y van,
Intercambian cuatros con el canto traicionero de las sirenas,
Protegen y sirven con todo su poderío,
Tiemblan a la vista de un joven niño.

Las viejas matriarcas arrancan hierbas malas y realizan bondades,
Lentamente preparan las semillas para la próxima temporada.
Trapos colorados cobijan almas condenadas,
Morrales cargados de cadenas, dolor e injusticia.

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from Kind Regards / Saludos Afectuosos, released September 2, 2022

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Desafio Candente Records Chicago, Illinois

DCR is a label committed to releasing new, and original art music that challenges both ears and minds, seeking to bridge dialogue, understanding, inspiration and meaning in a world of border walls, ignorance and banality. DCR sounds are rooted in jazz, m-base, world music, folklore and contemporary chamber. DCR is directed by Mexico/Chicago composers and producers Gustavo Cortiñas & Javier Red. ... more