These days, it feels like we need to take Hugo Chavez statements with a grain of salt. The Venezuelan President has boasted about his celebrity pals quite a bit in the past, with stories that don’t always hold true (remember Shakira’s autographed guitar?) And this time, he’s claiming that Calle 13 asked him to record a song on their new album.
According to Chavez, both Residente and Visitante approached him about a musical collaboration. He jokingly addressed it as a “surprise” when speaking on Venezuelan TV.
“I have a surprise for you,” Hugo told viewers, when referring to Calle 13. “Now I not only dance Joropo, but also Rap and Hip-Hop.”
Now, for the record, Chavez does have a fondness for a good melody. He’s initiated some highly regarded music programs in his country (which helped launch the career of Gustavo Dudamel) and can supposedly play guitar rather well.
Courtesy of Blogamole.com
