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Manuel Turizo joins young Chilean Martin White in 'La Guaracha'
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Manuel Turizo joins young Chilean Martin White in 'La Guaracha'

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Colombian singer Manuel Turizo and young Chilean artist Martin White have released a new single titled 'La Guaracha'.
  • The song blends festive guaracha rhythms with contemporary urban and electronic music, aiming for global dance floors.
  • 'La Guaracha' seeks to promote the Cuban-born genre internationally while retaining its Latin identity, coinciding with the energy of the 2026 World Cup.

Colombian star Manuel Turizo has collaborated with emerging Chilean artist Martin White on a new single, 'La Guaracha,' aiming to infuse the traditional Cuban rhythm with a modern urban and electronic sound. The track, released with a music video shot in Miami, is designed to be a global dance floor anthem.

a contemporary sound marked by urban and electronic music

— Press releaseDescribing the musical fusion in 'La Guaracha'.

Martin White, known to his fans as the "King of Guaracha," invited Turizo to join the project, which seeks to elevate the genre onto an international stage without sacrificing its distinct Latin essence. White, who gained viral fame on TikTok with his song 'V16,' has found a partner in Turizo, whose recent collaboration with Maluma on 'Apambichao' also celebrated Caribbean sensuality.

an energy designed to conquer dance floors and playlists around the world

— Press releaseHighlighting the song's intended impact and reach.

The release of 'La Guaracha' is strategically timed with the atmosphere surrounding the 2026 World Cup. Its promoters envision the song as a celebration of the energy and unity among Latin American peoples, using both sports and music as unifying forces. The accompanying music video, directed by Spamchito and the Hermanos Benavides, features a tropical aesthetic set in Miami, incorporating references to football, urban landscapes, and summer vibes.

project that genre originating in Cuba towards a more international dimension without losing its Latin identity

— Press releaseExplaining the artistic goal behind 'La Guaracha'.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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