Camiloâs Hemisphere-Spanning Pop
With indelibly catchy songs, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter from Colombia has conquered an international audience. A new album, âMis Manos,â may bring him even more fresh ears.
Camiloâs new album, âMis Manos,â is determinedly grateful, trans-nationally eclectic and strategically unadorned.Credit...Rose Marie Cromwell for The New York Times
Camilo, a singer from Colombia, writes hits even when heâs not trying. Thatâs what happened with âVida de Rico,â a song he released in September.
Like many of Camiloâs songs â and unlike much braggadocio-centered Latin pop â âVida de Ricoâ is a declaration of modesty delivered with only a handful of instruments. Camilo sings that while heâs not rich, heâll share all he has with the one he loves; he promises beer, not Champagne.