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    Residente, Bad Bunny And iLe Share Puerto Rico Protest Song 'Afilando Los Cuchillos'

    Amid the most crucial political crisis to hit Puerto Rico in its modern history, Puerto Rican artists Residente, Bad Bunny and iLe respond with music in real time.
    by Felix Contreras Jul 17, 2019 2 minutes
    Residente performs during Austin City Limits Festival in October 2018. The Puerto Rican rapper's latest song is a response to the island's protests against Gov. Ricardo Rosselló.

    Amid the most crucial political crisis to hit Puerto Rico in its modern history, three Puerto Rican musicians have released a protest song that is spreading across the island as fast as news of the next demonstration against the local government.

    "" ("Sharpening The Knives") was released on July 17 on YouTube by from the iconic band Calle 13 as well as Ieana Cabra Joglar, who records as and is the younger sister of Residente.

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