This eccentric video is the brainchild of Argentine publicists, with music by Gaby Kerpel, also known as King Coya from Buenos Aires. The talent on the screen is 100% Peru.
Tablet magazine reported on the overwhelming response this wacky ode to Jerusalem generated, everything from adoring praise to the crudest racist rantings, in English, Spanish, and unintelligible Viking-speak.
The artists sing of their dream of going to dance in Israel, the opening shows people on the street giving their impression of Israel as a sad, dangerous place. El Delfin exclaims from his living room, “No puede ser!” It can’t be! “Que bonito es Israel” is the hook, proclaiming it a land of love and wonder for all Latin Americans to visit. Little Wendy pleads to be able to visit Israel and La Tigresa just wants to dance with everyone in Israel.
An announcer interjects throughout the song, typical of a Peruvian pop video, he sounds like he’s broadcasting from the pro-wrestling ring. He invites all Latin America, to “acercate a Israel,” check out Israel, while a mishmash of images float across the scene and La Tigresa claws you with her cosmetic surgery-enhanced prowess.
With kind words from fans in Israel, it’s looking like the Zizek Collective might need to special delivery some cumbia to Tel Aviv. And bring a side of Peruvian hot sauce.
