Philly Loves Drums: February 14, 2020 9:00PM iLe Cabra at 118 North in Wayne, PA

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February 14, 2020 9:00PM iLe Cabra at 118 North in Wayne, PA

Ileana "iLe" Cabra, also named PG-13, was born in Puerto Rico and was the female vocalist of Calle 13. In 2011, she sang at the 12th Gala. edition of the Latin Grammy Awards with the theme “Latin America”. In a review by Latino Fox News they describe that the high notes of iLe left everyone speechless. In 2012 he performed the anthem of Puerto Rico for the fight between Miguel Cotto and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Seen by millions of people around the world. This earned him multiple compliments, including the legendary Bob Dylan. In June 2016 he released his first solo album, entitled iLevitable. The first single was Caníbal, with a “stop animation” video. The second single "Te Quiero Con Bugalú", the dance song on the album, reinforced by a provocative video that plays with sexuality in old age. The New York times placed the album among the best albums of the year, in addition to choosing "Cannibal" as one of the best 10 songs of the year. In September, he was included among the Latin Grammy Award nominees as "Best New Artist." In February 2017, “iLevitable” won at the Grammy Awards for Best Latin Album of Rock, Urban or Alternative Music. He toured South America, the United States and Europe, closing the 'iLevitable Tour' with the Puerto Rico Fine Arts Theater totally sold out. For mid-2018 he released the single "Hate." Both the video and the song were recognized by the press: "A protest song in the most righteous tradition..a thrillingly unexpected climax in a song that refuses to settle for established categories." - Pitchfork For this 2019 iLe launched “Temes”, a song with video directed by Milena Pérez Joglar, sister of iLe, where with a feminine look she makes a powerful complaint about machismo and the power exerted on women. In May, his second solo work “ALMADURA” came out, where he ventured into new melodies, with the usual commitment and one of the most mature artistic imprint. His song "Contra Todo" album had a Latin Grammy nomination for "Best alternative song" and the album has just been nominated for the 2020 Grammys as "Best Latin rock album, urban or alternative." with the commitment of always and one the most mature artistic imprint. His song "Contra Todo" album had a Latin Grammy nomination for "Best alternative song" and the album has just been nominated for the 2020 Grammys as "Best Latin rock album, urban or alternative." with the commitment of always and one the most mature artistic imprint. His song "Contra Todo" album had a Latin Grammy nomination for "Best alternative song" and the album has just been nominated for the 2020 Grammys as "Best Latin rock album, urban or alternative."