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If you are reading this article, you might have watched Encanto or singalong to “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” multiple times, but if you haven’t, you should! Here’s why.
After being played on repeat in the United States, the hit —performed by Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, and Stephanie Beatriz— climbed to position number one on the coveted Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The Encanto’s soundtrack is the most recent animated movie track to join the list since Frozen’s “Let It Go,” which peaked at No. 5. The newest global sensation also dethroned Adele’s “Easy On Me,” becoming the first Disney song to climb number one on the chart since “A Whole New World” from Aladdin in 1993.
In addition, this is the third time that a song performed by Colombians has reached the top of the charts in the United States, following “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean and “I Like It” by J Balvin featuring Cardi B.
The computer-animated musical fantasy comedy film celebrates Colombia’s culture and charm, and its characters tell a beautiful story about family, togetherness, traditions, and how our individuality makes us magical.
Following the incredible success of this beloved film and its catchy songs, HOLA! USA had the exclusive opportunity to sit down with multi-hyphenate Colombian superstar Carolina Gaitán and chat about the impact of the movie on her life, the Latinx culture, and if she believes Encanto would win an Oscar, Grammy, or any other upcoming award show.
How do you feel about all the buzz surrounding “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and Encanto?
It’s amazing. It’s incredible. Not only for the cast or the people involved in the movie but also for all Colombians and Latinos. We have been represented in such a beautiful piece, in such beautiful sounds. And this is the way that we want to be defined. So it’s beautiful!
How are you taking in all this fantastic experience working with so many talented people like yourself?
This is teamwork. This is a Lin-Manuel Miranda song. And he’s such a great musician. I always say he is a genius. To be able to be part of his genius creations is huge.
Let’s talk about the symbology behind the movie and behind the song.
So when we say “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” we’re talking about those individuals or family members, people in our society that we don’t talk about them because we don’t understand them. There is a lot of symbology behind the song, and, yes, it’s beautiful to talk about this. And it’s lovely that everyone wants to talk about Bruno.
What else do you think is so special about the song?
That it’s about Salsa music and Cha-cha-chá, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s creation goes beyond what other people tend to relate Latinos with. We’re not just reggaeton music. We are all these genres. It is beautiful to be part of this message.
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