31 Responses to ““Si Se Puede Cambiar” by Andres Useche”
Richiena Says:
March 5th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Thank you for helping this message to resonate in your harmonious language.
rozantastic Says:
March 6th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
I really like this video. It tells the truth. We can change this nation for the better if we work together. Si se puede!
Sandra Says:
March 6th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
I loved your version of “Yes We Can”…I’ll pass it on.
Mel Shaheed (Texas) Says:
March 7th, 2008 at 2:44 am
Beautiful message. I believe we can change the world.
Rodrigo Says:
March 7th, 2008 at 8:28 am
Nice work man, it’s great to listen and watch the images that show the world America knows best. Of course we can. Por supuesto que podemos.
Joy Holtz Says:
March 10th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Que bonita tu cancion, nuestra cancion. Si, podemos. Gracias.
Andres Useche Says:
March 14th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Hi ! I wanted to thank those leaving comments for your kind words. Also feel free to download this song for free at my site http://www.virb.com/useche. Let me share a few thoughts about the inspiration behind this song and video:
I wrote this song while volunteering with the grassroots group United for Obama. Like many I’ve felt disfranchised for many years because I saw too many politicians playing games and not backing their promises with actions. In Barack Obama I found a leader that didn’t bow down to corporate powers and who fought for what was right no matter what his audience was. He spoke of cutting gas emissions to automakers and spoke to the African-American community of the importance of ending discrimination but not only against them, but also by some of them, the discrimination against immigrants, the Jewish people or gays and lesbians. This struck a chord with me. We must fight discrimination of all kinds, not because it is personally convenient, but because it is the right thing to do. Because all of us as a society will be better off if we truly embrace equality and justice for all. Here is a man who not only offered a compassionate and effective way to offer healthcare to all but who also stood firm from the beginning against this despicable war when the position was unpopular. I’ve heard people criticize him because he’s a great speaker. They are really desperate if their attempt is put down his ability to energize people of all ages, genders and races to become active in the democratic process. What they are trying to ignore is the fact that we are not only responding to his eloquence, but also to the truth of his message. It is a message of a more balanced engagement with world, of an economy that is not rigged to benefit the few, a message of tolerance and progress. It is this message that has awaken me, and so many of our young, from our long political slumber. It is this renewed enthusiasm that fuels this vast movement, and it is the plurality, the diversity of this movement which inspired me to write this song. The lyrics were thoughts that have been growing within me, and I’m sure, many others, and as Barack galvanized our intentions, this campaign focused my thoughts into this words that came out in a matter of hours. We recorded quickly and it is thanks to Eric Byler, Warren Fu, Loni Pham and Annabel Park that you are able to see the finished product so immediately after the fact. It was a labor of deep-rooted conviction, born of a desire not to acerbate antagonism, but to help, in however small measure, to unite those of us who have been waiting for so long for a moment in which to step up and take the lead in the betterment of this world. That’s right, we can improve this world. It is not an impossibility. We can do it. Si, se puede Cambiar.
Lucy Says:
March 17th, 2008 at 10:36 am
Oh, wonderful! People say Hillary has all of the Latino votes…keep passing the Peace that Obama is TRUE about! YES, we can!! …..we can be one, equal nation. si, se puede!
Roberta Says:
April 3rd, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Very Nicie, Very Nice!!!!!!!!
Christine Says:
April 4th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Yo hablo solamente un muy poquito espanol, pero quiero decir ” a mi me gusta mucho este cancion.” Gracias.
Josh Says:
April 10th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
This video has been feature on http://www.youtube.com main page and is competing with a McCain video and a hillary video!
Vincent Panos Says:
April 11th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
I first saw this video on Webcastr.com. I am happy to see it is still alive. There are lots of other political videos there that you might want to check out too. Here’s the link to a bunch of them:
Wow I just saw this video in Youtube… it’s almost 300.000 hits and they have versions up in German, French, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and one other…
Guillaume Loreau Says:
April 15th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Hi, are there folksingers who wrote or are writting songs to support Obama ?
Thanks a lot !
Prof. Charles DeAndre' Wright Says:
May 2nd, 2008 at 8:56 am
We are using this as our theme on May 31, 2008 at the Grand Theatre in LA for our class final at Los Angeles Trade Technical College. It would be so if Andre’ could be with us. Well if you are in the area, we would love to have you, otherwise we’ll have to rely on the video, please let me know. I have encloded an email address. Thanks. Academically Yours, Charles DeAndre’ Wright. Theatre Instructor, LATTC, LA, CA
Just a little information about our show:
LATTC CONNECTION 2008
IN
“SI SE PUEDE! YES WE CAN!” A CELEBRATION OF ARFICAN & LATINO AMERICAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEATRE
WHO: “Si Se Puede! Yes, We Can! A Celebration of Latino & African American Contribution to Theatre” is a result of the 21 Century Program sponsored Introduction to Theatre-THE 270, Winter Session Class under the direction of first year Adjunct Faculty Instructor, Charles DeAndre’ Wright.
The 21st Century program provides the opportunity for middle and high school students to experience college life by being enrolled dually in college courses, such as Theatre, History and Political Science in addition to enrichment courses such as Computer and Music, earning college credit while still completing requirements for high school diplomas.
WHAT: The public performance of “Si Se Puede! Yes, We Can!” will be used as the students’ final examination for completion of the requirements as prescribed by the course’s requirements and as interpreted by the instructor and outlined in the syllabus.
WHERE: The Grand Theatre on Los Angeles Trade Technical College Campus, 400 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2008 at 7:00 P.M.
WHY: There are many communities, like some parts of the Greater Los Angeles areas that are challenged with racial in-harmony. Projects such as the 2008 LATTC Connection has been effectual while bridging cultural gaps by building cultural pride and an appreciation for diversity as well as an effective mechanism in the prevention and intervention of teen pregnancy, drug and alcohol abuse, high school dropout. Thusly providing multiple and far reaching positive ramifications on individual, communal and societal levels.
This event will allow 1200 persons of various level of socio-economic, educational and cultural background to celebrate, as well as learn and examine the use of Theatre Education as a tool and model for establishing racial harmony and making our communities a place of peace, tolerance and acceptance and thus more healed, whole and well.
HOW: IDEAS/ GOALS:
1. To bridge racial, cultural gaps by exploring diversity through the arts, education and entertainment;
2. To make audiences and performers more aware of social solutions for addressing social ills such as prejudice and intolerance;
3. Si Se Puede! Yes, We Can! Can be used as a psycho-social education tool and model to address cultural awareness and diversity appreciation in challenged communities;
4. To pay tribute to artists who have made contributions using the arts as a tool to promote cultural and individual self esteem and pride and for the advancement of values, customs and traditions.
RITA CAROL BURKS Says:
May 3rd, 2008 at 6:27 pm
I love OBAMA he is the right man for president, and Andre Useche yes just as you say in your song its time to make a change so i will be voting for Obama in November , I’ve never seen you before Andre but today you are my brother Y E S W E C A N ! !
And by the way Andre i have downloaded you song, i thought it was very beautiful!!!
Imani Says:
May 20th, 2008 at 9:26 am
I wish I could speak spanish, but regardless of what language you speak, this was a beautifully done song.
Dayami Says:
May 30th, 2008 at 4:49 am
wonderfully mesage all nosotros!!!!!!. Con obama si va haber changes……. Thanks a lot
leslie Says:
May 30th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
this is unbelievable! it made me cry, it’s so beautiful!!
thank you andres for taking the time to write/sing this song!
you are able to encapsulate everything that obama stands for: change, truth and happiness
latino-rican Says:
May 30th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
hillary is the best fuck obama
obama me la mama
all artist in this video is about tje money
mothafuckers
wladimir Says:
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Felicitaciones, Obama cumplirá tus sueños. Desde Chile para los hermanos estadounidenses
Viviana Says:
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:41 pm
this song was beautiful & wonderfully sung… it touched me and moved me to want to vote for change… me da tanta pena que aun no pueda votar yo aqui en los eeuu… pero en cuanto tenga dinero tratare de hacerme ciudadana para ayudar a cambiar este hogar que nos pertenece a todos.
ps. to “latino-rican” — there is no need for those words–that is exactly why people like you make hillary’s campaign look awfully bad =\ i feel sorry for you. God Bless.
Mijhail Freddy Calle Ruiz Says:
June 13th, 2008 at 11:29 am
hola, soy Mijhail y vivo en Bolivia, estudio Comunicacion Social y desearia que alguien que hable castellano pueda enviarme mas informacion acerca de las campañas electorales (spots, afiches, jingles,etc) de los EEUU, mil gracias a todos y hasta luego……
Mijhail Freddy Calle Ruiz Says:
June 13th, 2008 at 11:30 am
Thanks to Viviana, Leslie, Dayami, Imami, Rita and everybody else for your kind words.
Con Obama, si se puede!
Mijhail, to answer your question, I was recently on a live Tv news interview speaking in
Spanish about these historical elections… http://www.mega.tv/EkEFEFkZVVutcLgLMP.shtml
Andres
Mijhail Freddy Calle Ruiz Says:
June 13th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
ho muchas gracias por damre esa informacion, es un gusto conocerte y desearte mucho exito, en la ciudad donde yo vivo estamos empezando con una fundacion llamada “Ren intercultural Martin Luther King” en la que nos dedicamos a buscar solucion a problemas etnicos, pues para poder culturizarme mas, estoy haciendo este analisis de las eleciones en EEUU, gracias
Cesar Says:
June 17th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
tienen todo el apoyo x parte de VENEZUELA y les saluda su amigo Cesar de valencia - Carabobo…XD
mi msn es micro_yoky@hotmail.com
Natalia Says:
June 29th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Muy profundo el mensaje, veo que el próximo presidente será Obama, espero que sea así.
Estados Unidos y el mundo, necesitan un cambio humanitario.
Saludos desde Chile.
Natalia.
Mariano M. Blua Says:
July 4th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Desde Argentina, realmente me emociona ver que los Estados Unidos tiene un pueblo detras de una gran persona como parece ser Obama. Realmente como lationamericano y, por sobretodo, como habitante de este mundo es hermoso sentir FE en ustedes, FE en un país tan influyente para todos.
A diario veo tanto acá como en el resto del mundo situaciones lamentables que siempre pensé que podrían ser modificadas si personas con ética, moral y un gran sentido de la empatía ocupasen los cargos más importantes.
Siempre mi opinión de EEUU fué triste, hasta que le enseñaron al mundo que no todos eran enfermos de la guerra al pedir disculpas al mundo cuando perdió Kerry. Hoy realmente veo que aquel incipiente brote de cordura y humanidad es un hecho, que son personas que buscan el bien común, para vuestro país y para el resto del globo.
Les doy mil gracias a todos los estadounidenses por haber engendrado a Obama y por llevarlo hasta donde está ahora. Espero que pronto se convierta en vuestro presidente y en lider respetado no solo por su investidura sino también por la admiración que causen sus actos.
GRACIAS ESTADOS UNIDOS!!!! Desde Argentina confiamos plenamente en que USTEDES PUEDEN!!! YES, SURE, YOU CAN!
Andres, tu canción es excelente! No solo me llenó más aún de esperanza en ustedes, sino que me motivó a escribirles mostrando mi apoyo! También vos pudiste!
Abrazo desde Buenos Aires, Argentina!
Pol Says:
July 20th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Es fantástica esta canción. Soy de España i aquí nos gusta ver i escuchar que por primera vez un hombre, respaldado por aquella gente que cree en el, lance un mensaje de esperanza para todos aquellos que la necesitan! ya que al fin i al cabo lo que decida esta nación, hasta ahora cegada por la codicia de algunos, decidirá la suerte de nuestra historia, i lo mas importante, la de nuestro planeta.
Porque si que existe un cambio i lo hemos de aprovechar. “SI PODEIS, SI PODEMOS”
Because if that there is a change and we have to make use of it. “YES YOU CAN, YES WE CAN”
desde aquí os damos soporte para que exista este cambio!!!
gabboet Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Felicitaciones por el video y la canción que son muy claros y explícitos en lo que quieren mostrar y convencer. Un saludo desde Japón de otro Manizaleño egresado de la U de Caldas!
Thank you for helping this message to resonate in your harmonious language.
I really like this video. It tells the truth. We can change this nation for the better if we work together. Si se puede!
I loved your version of “Yes We Can”…I’ll pass it on.
Beautiful message. I believe we can change the world.
Nice work man, it’s great to listen and watch the images that show the world America knows best. Of course we can. Por supuesto que podemos.
Que bonita tu cancion, nuestra cancion. Si, podemos. Gracias.
Hi ! I wanted to thank those leaving comments for your kind words. Also feel free to download this song for free at my site http://www.virb.com/useche. Let me share a few thoughts about the inspiration behind this song and video:
I wrote this song while volunteering with the grassroots group United for Obama. Like many I’ve felt disfranchised for many years because I saw too many politicians playing games and not backing their promises with actions. In Barack Obama I found a leader that didn’t bow down to corporate powers and who fought for what was right no matter what his audience was. He spoke of cutting gas emissions to automakers and spoke to the African-American community of the importance of ending discrimination but not only against them, but also by some of them, the discrimination against immigrants, the Jewish people or gays and lesbians. This struck a chord with me. We must fight discrimination of all kinds, not because it is personally convenient, but because it is the right thing to do. Because all of us as a society will be better off if we truly embrace equality and justice for all. Here is a man who not only offered a compassionate and effective way to offer healthcare to all but who also stood firm from the beginning against this despicable war when the position was unpopular. I’ve heard people criticize him because he’s a great speaker. They are really desperate if their attempt is put down his ability to energize people of all ages, genders and races to become active in the democratic process. What they are trying to ignore is the fact that we are not only responding to his eloquence, but also to the truth of his message. It is a message of a more balanced engagement with world, of an economy that is not rigged to benefit the few, a message of tolerance and progress. It is this message that has awaken me, and so many of our young, from our long political slumber. It is this renewed enthusiasm that fuels this vast movement, and it is the plurality, the diversity of this movement which inspired me to write this song. The lyrics were thoughts that have been growing within me, and I’m sure, many others, and as Barack galvanized our intentions, this campaign focused my thoughts into this words that came out in a matter of hours. We recorded quickly and it is thanks to Eric Byler, Warren Fu, Loni Pham and Annabel Park that you are able to see the finished product so immediately after the fact. It was a labor of deep-rooted conviction, born of a desire not to acerbate antagonism, but to help, in however small measure, to unite those of us who have been waiting for so long for a moment in which to step up and take the lead in the betterment of this world. That’s right, we can improve this world. It is not an impossibility. We can do it. Si, se puede Cambiar.
Oh, wonderful! People say Hillary has all of the Latino votes…keep passing the Peace that Obama is TRUE about! YES, we can!! …..we can be one, equal nation. si, se puede!
Very Nicie, Very Nice!!!!!!!!
Yo hablo solamente un muy poquito espanol, pero quiero decir ” a mi me gusta mucho este cancion.” Gracias.
This video has been feature on http://www.youtube.com main page and is competing with a McCain video and a hillary video!
I first saw this video on Webcastr.com. I am happy to see it is still alive. There are lots of other political videos there that you might want to check out too. Here’s the link to a bunch of them:
http://www.webcastr.com/politics.html
Wow I just saw this video in Youtube… it’s almost 300.000 hits and they have versions up in German, French, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and one other…
Hi, are there folksingers who wrote or are writting songs to support Obama ?
Thanks a lot !
We are using this as our theme on May 31, 2008 at the Grand Theatre in LA for our class final at Los Angeles Trade Technical College. It would be so if Andre’ could be with us. Well if you are in the area, we would love to have you, otherwise we’ll have to rely on the video, please let me know. I have encloded an email address. Thanks. Academically Yours, Charles DeAndre’ Wright. Theatre Instructor, LATTC, LA, CA
Just a little information about our show:
LATTC CONNECTION 2008
IN
“SI SE PUEDE! YES WE CAN!” A CELEBRATION OF ARFICAN & LATINO AMERICAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEATRE
WHO: “Si Se Puede! Yes, We Can! A Celebration of Latino & African American Contribution to Theatre” is a result of the 21 Century Program sponsored Introduction to Theatre-THE 270, Winter Session Class under the direction of first year Adjunct Faculty Instructor, Charles DeAndre’ Wright.
The 21st Century program provides the opportunity for middle and high school students to experience college life by being enrolled dually in college courses, such as Theatre, History and Political Science in addition to enrichment courses such as Computer and Music, earning college credit while still completing requirements for high school diplomas.
WHAT: The public performance of “Si Se Puede! Yes, We Can!” will be used as the students’ final examination for completion of the requirements as prescribed by the course’s requirements and as interpreted by the instructor and outlined in the syllabus.
WHERE: The Grand Theatre on Los Angeles Trade Technical College Campus, 400 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2008 at 7:00 P.M.
WHY: There are many communities, like some parts of the Greater Los Angeles areas that are challenged with racial in-harmony. Projects such as the 2008 LATTC Connection has been effectual while bridging cultural gaps by building cultural pride and an appreciation for diversity as well as an effective mechanism in the prevention and intervention of teen pregnancy, drug and alcohol abuse, high school dropout. Thusly providing multiple and far reaching positive ramifications on individual, communal and societal levels.
This event will allow 1200 persons of various level of socio-economic, educational and cultural background to celebrate, as well as learn and examine the use of Theatre Education as a tool and model for establishing racial harmony and making our communities a place of peace, tolerance and acceptance and thus more healed, whole and well.
HOW: IDEAS/ GOALS:
1. To bridge racial, cultural gaps by exploring diversity through the arts, education and entertainment;
2. To make audiences and performers more aware of social solutions for addressing social ills such as prejudice and intolerance;
3. Si Se Puede! Yes, We Can! Can be used as a psycho-social education tool and model to address cultural awareness and diversity appreciation in challenged communities;
4. To pay tribute to artists who have made contributions using the arts as a tool to promote cultural and individual self esteem and pride and for the advancement of values, customs and traditions.
I love OBAMA he is the right man for president, and Andre Useche yes just as you say in your song its time to make a change so i will be voting for Obama in November , I’ve never seen you before Andre but today you are my brother Y E S W E C A N ! !
And by the way Andre i have downloaded you song, i thought it was very beautiful!!!
I wish I could speak spanish, but regardless of what language you speak, this was a beautifully done song.
wonderfully mesage all nosotros!!!!!!. Con obama si va haber changes……. Thanks a lot
this is unbelievable! it made me cry, it’s so beautiful!!
thank you andres for taking the time to write/sing this song!
you are able to encapsulate everything that obama stands for: change, truth and happiness
hillary is the best fuck obama
obama me la mama
all artist in this video is about tje money
mothafuckers
Felicitaciones, Obama cumplirá tus sueños. Desde Chile para los hermanos estadounidenses
this song was beautiful & wonderfully sung… it touched me and moved me to want to vote for change… me da tanta pena que aun no pueda votar yo aqui en los eeuu… pero en cuanto tenga dinero tratare de hacerme ciudadana para ayudar a cambiar este hogar que nos pertenece a todos.
ps. to “latino-rican” — there is no need for those words–that is exactly why people like you make hillary’s campaign look awfully bad =\ i feel sorry for you. God Bless.
hola, soy Mijhail y vivo en Bolivia, estudio Comunicacion Social y desearia que alguien que hable castellano pueda enviarme mas informacion acerca de las campañas electorales (spots, afiches, jingles,etc) de los EEUU, mil gracias a todos y hasta luego……
mi coreo electronico es mfcr@hotmail.es
Thanks to Viviana, Leslie, Dayami, Imami, Rita and everybody else for your kind words.
Con Obama, si se puede!
Mijhail, to answer your question, I was recently on a live Tv news interview speaking in
Spanish about these historical elections…
http://www.mega.tv/EkEFEFkZVVutcLgLMP.shtml
Andres
ho muchas gracias por damre esa informacion, es un gusto conocerte y desearte mucho exito, en la ciudad donde yo vivo estamos empezando con una fundacion llamada “Ren intercultural Martin Luther King” en la que nos dedicamos a buscar solucion a problemas etnicos, pues para poder culturizarme mas, estoy haciendo este analisis de las eleciones en EEUU, gracias
tienen todo el apoyo x parte de VENEZUELA y les saluda su amigo Cesar de valencia - Carabobo…XD
mi msn es micro_yoky@hotmail.com
Muy profundo el mensaje, veo que el próximo presidente será Obama, espero que sea así.
Estados Unidos y el mundo, necesitan un cambio humanitario.
Saludos desde Chile.
Natalia.
Desde Argentina, realmente me emociona ver que los Estados Unidos tiene un pueblo detras de una gran persona como parece ser Obama. Realmente como lationamericano y, por sobretodo, como habitante de este mundo es hermoso sentir FE en ustedes, FE en un país tan influyente para todos.
A diario veo tanto acá como en el resto del mundo situaciones lamentables que siempre pensé que podrían ser modificadas si personas con ética, moral y un gran sentido de la empatía ocupasen los cargos más importantes.
Siempre mi opinión de EEUU fué triste, hasta que le enseñaron al mundo que no todos eran enfermos de la guerra al pedir disculpas al mundo cuando perdió Kerry. Hoy realmente veo que aquel incipiente brote de cordura y humanidad es un hecho, que son personas que buscan el bien común, para vuestro país y para el resto del globo.
Les doy mil gracias a todos los estadounidenses por haber engendrado a Obama y por llevarlo hasta donde está ahora. Espero que pronto se convierta en vuestro presidente y en lider respetado no solo por su investidura sino también por la admiración que causen sus actos.
GRACIAS ESTADOS UNIDOS!!!!
Desde Argentina confiamos plenamente en que USTEDES PUEDEN!!! YES, SURE, YOU CAN!
Andres, tu canción es excelente! No solo me llenó más aún de esperanza en ustedes, sino que me motivó a escribirles mostrando mi apoyo! También vos pudiste!
Abrazo desde Buenos Aires, Argentina!
Es fantástica esta canción. Soy de España i aquí nos gusta ver i escuchar que por primera vez un hombre, respaldado por aquella gente que cree en el, lance un mensaje de esperanza para todos aquellos que la necesitan! ya que al fin i al cabo lo que decida esta nación, hasta ahora cegada por la codicia de algunos, decidirá la suerte de nuestra historia, i lo mas importante, la de nuestro planeta.
Porque si que existe un cambio i lo hemos de aprovechar. “SI PODEIS, SI PODEMOS”
Because if that there is a change and we have to make use of it. “YES YOU CAN, YES WE CAN”
desde aquí os damos soporte para que exista este cambio!!!
Felicitaciones por el video y la canción que son muy claros y explícitos en lo que quieren mostrar y convencer. Un saludo desde Japón de otro Manizaleño egresado de la U de Caldas!