Los Prisioneros

When one encounters the music of Los Prisioneros, it is easy to feel that direct connection born from honesty. Since their beginnings back in 1983, this Chilean trio, made up of Jorge González, Claudio Narea, and Miguel Tapia, dedicated themselves to exploring sounds ranging from *new wave* with *punk* touches to *synth pop*. What truly made them resonate, however, were their lyrics. They spoke of the reality they lived, the concerns of a generation under a complicated context, and that, without seeking it directly, became a voice for many. Despite facing censorship in the media, their music found its own path, achieving a reach that crossed borders, reaching places like Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

The journey of Los Prisioneros was not linear. In 1989, Claudio Narea left the band, marking a first major change. González took over on guitar, and Cecilia Aguayo and Robert Rodríguez joined for live shows. This phase culminated in the group’s split in early 1992. During their first stage, they released four albums. In fact, three of them, *La voz de los '80* (which reached position 3), *Corazones* (position 9), and *Pateando piedras* (position 15), were recognized among the 50 best Chilean albums of all time by the Chilean edition of *Rolling Stone*.