Elena

The song Elena, part of the album Caraluna by Bacilos, presents a distinctive sound that deviates from the conventional. The band, formed in Miami, Florida, United States, was characterized by an acoustic approach, primarily using this type of guitar. Its members, Jorge Villamizar from Colombia, André Lopes from Brazil, and José Javier Freire from Puerto Rico, contributed a rich diversity of musical influences. While they are associated with Latin rock and pop, their proposal ranged from salsa and rumba to Cuban son, samba, and bossa nova, creating a unique style that distinguished them in the Spanish-speaking music scene in America and Europe, especially in Spain.

The album Caraluna, released on July 16, 2002, was a milestone for Bacilos, earning the Latin Grammy Award for Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2003. The duration of Elena is 3 minutes and 21 seconds, a time that allows for the development of the song's particular atmosphere. The band achieved an original sound that resonated strongly, consolidating itself as a benchmark for its uniqueness in the music scene.