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Goyo: En letra de otro

Directed by Simón Brand
Colombia, Spain
2021
42 mins

GRAMMY® winning rapper and composer Gloria “Goyo” Martínez covers ten of her all-time favorite songs against the breathtaking backdrop of her native Chocó. From Tito Puente’s Oye cómo va to Shakira’s Antología, and Ella Fitzgerald’s Summertime, Goyo transports us to the vibrant landscapes of Colombia’s Pacific coast with stunning and elaborate music numbers, while uncovering her history and influences, including the origin of her nickname, her rise to international recognition with ChocQuibTown, and her obsession with Shakira.

  • Year
    2021
  • Country
    Colombia, Spain
  • Language
    English
  • Director
    Simón Brand
  • Writer
    Juan Cáceres
  • Cinematographer
    Sam Brave
  • Editor
    Luis Pastrana, Felipe Martínez
  • Genre
    Music/Musical, Documentary
  • Theme
    Music, En español
  • Award
    Special Presentation

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