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Dec 21, 2019 · We wanted to share 20 Latinx songs that were born out of the struggle, that carry important messages, and aim to inspire the masses. Songs that say no mas to political corruption, give the voiceless a voice, and stand as examples of courage.
Some anti-war songs lament aspects of wars, while others satirize war. Most promote peace in some form, while others sing out against specific armed conflicts. Still others depict the physical and psychological destruction that warfare causes to soldiers, innocent civilians, and humanity as a whole.
YearSongArtist1966202419802023"Asteria"- Marjua Estevez
- Danay Suarez – “Flores” Cuban singer-rapper Danay Suarez brings a calm message of strength and endurance in the face of change.
- El B Ft. Talib Kweli – “Sigo Aquí” Rapper EL B, hailing from Cuba, enlists hip-hop veteran Talib Kweli in a call of resistance during times of political mayhem.
- Immortal Technique – “Rich Man’s World” The Peruvian rapper holds nothing back in his scathing address to the one percent.
- Vakeró – “Hombre Gris” A poignant reminder by Dominican artist Vakeró that police brutality runs disproportionately in black and brown communities. Calle 13, Orishas – “Pa’l Norte”
- Marjua Estevez
- Danay Suarez – “Flores” Cuban singer-rapper Danay Suarez brings a calm message of strength and endurance in the face of change.
- El B Ft. Talib Kweli – “Sigo Aqui” Rapper EL B, hailing from Cuba, enlists hip-hop veteran Talib Kweli in a call of resistance during times of political mayhem.
- Calle 13 – Querido FBI. Puerto Rico’s Calle 13 issues a bold statement to the United State’s Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- Immortal Technique – “Rich Man’s World” The Peruvian rapper holds nothing back in his scathing address to the one percent.
Dec 21, 2011 · They sing about topics as varied as the injustice of war, the need for a more egalitarian education system in Latin America, drug violence in Mexico and the political status of Puerto Rico.
May 18, 2021 · In recent years, artists have wielded their music as a weapon against a new wave of social and political challenges. Songs like “Latinoamérica” by Calle 13 offer a poignant reflection on identity, unity, and resistance against external and internal oppression.
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Oct 11, 2012 · Musicians like Mercedes Sosa, Chico Buarque, Victor Jara and countless others had the courage to write songs — beautiful, musically infectious, lyrically stunning songs — that challenged power.
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