Nicaraguan artists touch upon country’s social issues in ‘Sonidos De Libertad’

Nicaragua artists Gustavo Bucardo and Mister Meli give life to the single “Sonidos de Libertad,” raising awareness of country’s social issues. (Photo: Flickr)

Nicaragua is not only the biggest country in Central America, but it’s also home to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the legendary poet Ruben Dario and a lot of historic anecdotes, including a revolutionary war.

Each day many people are discovering the beauty, safety and wonders of this Central American gem.

Though tourism is easily one of their biggest industries, Nicaragua is still a third world country with countless of social issues. Issues, which have been brought to life in a new song composed by proud Nicaraguan artists.

Mister Meli is an aspiring urban artist from Nicaragua, who lives in the U.S. (Photo: Courtesy/Jesse Tercero)

“Sonidos de Libertad” is a powerful and emotive song originally written by local artist Gustavo Bucardo. But when the track got to the hands of another Nicaraguan artist, magic sparked.

Cristofer Cerros, 31, artistically known as Mister Meli, is an aspiring urban star who fell in love with the empowering lyrics in the single and decided to give it his own special touch.

“I had a song written called ‘Centro America’ and I felt that Gustavo’s song was the missing link to mine,” Meli said to Pulso POP of the collaboration.

In an attempt to raise awareness of the country’s social issues, Meli, who migrated to the U.S. in 1998, returned to Nicaragua to film a lively video of the remix alongside Bucardo.

“I liked the song so much that I decided to do a video. It was filmed by Ronald Soza in my hometown of Achuapa in Leon,” he said.

Mister Meli, whose musical influences include Ricardo Arjona, Vico C, Mala Rodriguez and Joan Sebastian, assures that despite its political and economic issues, Nicaragua is a beautiful country. “I love the people — the humility of the men and the courage of the women. I love the music and all the types of food,” he said.

Listen to “Sonidos De Libertad” below. Think Calle 13’s “Latinoamerica.” Yup, it’s that raw and awesome!